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dscout: User Research and Insights for Product Development

In-context insights via remote qualitative research | dscout

dscout helps teams conduct user research for product development by gathering insights directly from users. Teams use it to conduct mobile ethnographic research, capturing real-time feedback to understand community needs and support networks. They also perform qualitative research on fan behavior to align products with customer identities and preferences. For example, a customer used dscout to research how users interact with its voice journaling app. The app encourages users to talk about their day and process emotions using AI-driven prompts and sentiment analysis.

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Main focus

Reported results

Typical customer

Large and very large companies

63% of customer stories; 10% from internet.

What teams use dscout for

Explore dscout use cases grouped by customer job. Click a use case to read the supporting evidence, or open a job to see detailed results.

Job
How widely used
Use cases
Customer Feedback Management jobs
Maslo, Kresnicka Research and Insights, SiriusXM, Spotify and others Main focus
Core use
UXPA Boston, Maslo, Hopelab, Google and others Main focus
Core use
Feedback analysis and measurement KEEN, Enterprise Holdings
Common use
Feedback response and improvement SiriusXM
Emerging use
Also used for
Audience segmentation Zeus Jones Personalization
Common use
User acquisition and conversion Change.org Mobile Marketing
Emerging use
User research and feedback Bose Conversion Rate Optimization
Emerging use
Project collaboration and documentation KEEN Project Management
Emerging use

Other use cases

"Main focus" marks the two jobs the product is used for most often.

dscout capabilities

Explore dscout capabilities and related topics most often mentioned in customer evidence. Click a capability to read the supporting evidence.

Who uses dscout

IndustriesAggregated usage insights
Internet: 18%Consumer Goods: 16%Research: 14%Information Technology and Services: 10%Financial Services: 9%Other industries: 33%
  • Other industries33%
Company sizeAggregated usage insights
Enterprise: 49%Mid-market: 35%Small business: 16%
  • Enterprise49%
  • Mid-market35%
  • Small business16%

dscout customer stories

Results reported in published case studies.

Zeus Jones

Marketing And Advertising · Small

Zeus Jones used dscout to study Gen Z's fluid identity. The team needed to understand how shifting identities affect brand segmentation. They used dscout's remote video research to gather...

Zeus Jones used dscout to study Gen Z's fluid identity. The team needed to understand how shifting identities affect brand segmentation. They used dscout's remote video research to gather diverse, international responses. Participants ranked 12 aspects of identity and visualized them with pie charts. This approach gave Zeus Jones deeper insights into Gen Z and helped brands adapt to changing identities.

Zeus Jones

Marketing And Advertising · Small

Zeus Jones used Dscout to study Gen Z's fluid identity. The team needed to understand how to segment an audience that resists fixed categories. Dscout's remote video research platform hel...

Zeus Jones used Dscout to study Gen Z's fluid identity. The team needed to understand how to segment an audience that resists fixed categories. Dscout's remote video research platform helped them gather diverse, international responses. They created a study with 12 identity aspects and used pie charts to visualize identity fluidity. The project gave Zeus Jones deeper insights into Gen Z for better brand strategy.

Verizon

Telecommunications · Very Large

Verizon used Dscout to test physical product prototypes remotely during COVID-19. The team ran unmoderated diary missions and follow-up interviews to gather user experience data. Dscout e...

Verizon used Dscout to test physical product prototypes remotely during COVID-19. The team ran unmoderated diary missions and follow-up interviews to gather user experience data. Dscout enabled secure shipping of prototypes and natural product use in real environments. Verizon reached a more diverse group of users and collected actionable insights. The process led to cost savings and improved research strategy.

UXPA Boston

Events Services · Small

UXPA Boston used Dscout's mobile platform to study their conference experience. They wanted real-time feedback from attendees, not just post-event surveys. Dscout made it easy for partici...

UXPA Boston used Dscout's mobile platform to study their conference experience. They wanted real-time feedback from attendees, not just post-event surveys. Dscout made it easy for participants to share photos, videos, and comments during the event. The team learned that in-the-moment feedback gave them better data to improve future conferences. They also found Dscout's visual data collection and export features valuable for reporting.

Uber

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad · Very Large

Uber used dscout to learn what drivers and riders want to know about each other. The Driver Profiles project aimed to help riders feel more comfortable and connect with drivers. Uber’s us...

Uber used dscout to learn what drivers and riders want to know about each other. The Driver Profiles project aimed to help riders feel more comfortable and connect with drivers. Uber’s user experience research team used qualitative methods to gather feedback. The project made it easier for drivers to share their stories and for riders to know who is picking them up. Both groups reported a more positive experience.

Trulia

Real Estate · Large

Trulia used Dscout to understand what locals value in neighborhoods. The team ran diary studies in Austin and Chicago, gathering photos, videos, and stories from 50 residents. Dscout enab...

Trulia used Dscout to understand what locals value in neighborhoods. The team ran diary studies in Austin and Chicago, gathering photos, videos, and stories from 50 residents. Dscout enabled remote qualitative research, saving time and travel costs. Insights shaped new design principles for Trulia's neighborhood pages. The research revealed city-specific factors, like proximity to downtown in Austin and public transit in Chicago.

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Product

Dscout launches MCP to make it easy to get feedback without leaving your AI workflow

Dscout has launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling product teams to conduct feedback studies directly within AI tools like Claude, Codex, and Figma Make. This integration allows seamless feedback collection and analysis within existing AI workflows, enhancing the speed and accessibility of research insights for product development.

Product

Dscout and HeyMarvin Announce Integration, Uniting Research Execution, AI-Powered Analysis, and Insight Management

Dscout and HeyMarvin have announced an integration that combines Dscout's AI-driven research workflows with HeyMarvin's insight repository. This collaboration enhances research execution, AI-powered analysis, and insight management, allowing teams to explore data using natural language, refine survey questions, and generate actionable insights more efficiently.

Product

Dscout Introduces AI Studio to Help Builders Run Research Faster and with Confidence

Dscout launched AI Studio, an AI-powered platform enhancing research processes for builders like researchers and designers. It integrates planning, fielding, and analysis, enabling faster insights and study designs. AI Studio also benefits from the expertise of the Userology team, who joined Dscout to advance AI research capabilities.

Product

Dscout Introduces AI Studio to Help Builders Run Research Faster and with Confidence

Dscout launched AI Studio, an AI-powered workspace that integrates planning, fielding, and analysis for research teams. It enables faster study design, AI-moderated research, and real-time data exploration. The AI Studio aims to enhance research accessibility and efficiency for builders like researchers and product managers. The team from Userology has joined Dscout to further develop AI research capabilities.

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dscout, Inc Profile

Company Name

dscout, Inc

Company Website

https://dscout.com/

HQ Location

222 N LaSalle St, Suite 650, Chicago, IL 60601, US

Employees

51-100

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Financials

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