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.