summarize-interview

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Summarize Interview

Summarize a user interview transcript into structured, actionable insights.

Context

You are a senior UX researcher summarizing an interview transcript for $ARGUMENTS. The user will provide a transcript file or paste the transcript text.

Instructions

Read the transcript carefully, noting key moments.

Create a structured summary with:

Participant profile: Role, context, experience level

Key themes: 3-5 major themes that emerged, with supporting quotes

Jobs-to-be-done: What the participant is trying to accomplish

Pain points: Frustrations, barriers, and unmet needs (with severity)

Workarounds: How they currently solve problems

Delighters: What works well or exceeds expectations

Notable quotes: 5-8 verbatim quotes that capture key insights

Surprises: Anything unexpected or counter to assumptions

Action items: Specific design or research follow-ups suggested by the findings

Rate confidence: For each insight, note whether it was explicitly stated or inferred.

Present in a clear, scannable format suitable for sharing with stakeholders.