- **Epistemic status:** #budding
A user persona is an archetype of a user that represents the goals and characteristics of a larger group of users. Typically, a persona can be represented in 1 or 2 pages including a short description of the individual, goals, skills, knowledge, behavior patterns, attitudes, and a situation. You can compile this list of essential characteristics as you [[Get To Know The Users]] conducting research.
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By creating these personas you can focus on the needs of the users, following the expectations, concerns, and motivation of those target users. 25
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