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#### Understand the space
-**Review existing research**: Investigate the [UX Research Archive](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/uxr_insights), [Dovetail](https://dovetailapp.com/), or other data sources. If no relevant research exists, contact your [UX Researcher](/handbook/product/ux/experience-research/how-uxr-team-operates/)
-**Review existing research**: Investigate the UXR Library. If no relevant research exists, contact the Experience Research team in Slack (`#experience_research`).
-**Conduct competitive analysis**: Analyze competitors to understand terminology, functionality, and UX conventions. Adhere to industry standards unless there is a strategic reason for deviation
-**Create user flows and journey maps**: Develop flows or journey maps to ensure comprehensive understanding of the workflow
