summarize-interview

name	summarize-interview
description	Summarize a user interview transcript into structured insights with key themes, quotes, and action items. Use after conducting user interviews to extract and share findings efficiently.

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

1. Read the transcript carefully, noting key moments.
2. 2. Create a structured summary with:
   3. • 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

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

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