Bridging the user access gap: Try Velocity

Hi, at Velocity, we’ve spoken with ~100 designers and a consistent theme emerged: the struggle to get regular access to real users for discovery and testing. We heard that even with the best intentions, connecting with users can be a major roadblock.

We firmly believe that nothing beats talking to real people, but we also understand the reality of limited access. That's where Velocity comes in. We've built user simulations to help bridge that gap. Think of them as a way to get some initial evidence, build confidence in your designs and test your assumptions, especially when direct user access is tough to come by. This can be super helpful for showing PMs and stakeholders that your designs are on the right track to meet product goals.

We'd love for you to give it a try and see how it fits into your workflow. You can access our basic version for free, right now through a Figma plugin so you can run simulations without ever having to leave Figma.   

What are your biggest challenges with user access?