Panel: Engaging a Pool of Participants

In the context of UX research, a Panel is a pre-recruited group of people who have agreed to participate in research studies. Panel members can be from a variety of backgrounds and demographics, and they are usually compensated for their time.

A Panel can be a valuable tool for UX researchers because it allows them to quickly and easily find participants for studies. It can also allow for longitudinal studies, where the same participants are studied over time.

However, Panels also have potential downsides. Panel members may not always represent the target user population, and they may become professional respondents, which can influence their behaviour and feedback.

Engaging a panel of participants facilitates ongoing and efficient user research. It enables researchers to gather feedback and insights, validate design decisions, and iteratively improve user experiences based on real user perspectives.