Concept Testing

Concept intelligence that compounds with every test

Every consumer conversation becomes searchable institutional knowledge. Test concepts in 72 hours. Reuse insights forever. Stop starting from scratch with every new idea.

72-hour turnaround
Studies from $200
4M+ panelists
Intelligence Report Live
0% Viability
Appeal
86%
Clarity
68%
Intent
58%
AI Insight

Concept A outperforms B on appeal and purchase intent across all segments...

User Intuition
Benchmark
82%
Live
98% customer satisfactionSub-72-hour turnaround guaranteed4M+ global consumer panelISO 27001 / GDPR / HIPAA compliantFortune 500 methodology at startup cost
TL;DR

Concept intelligence that compounds means treating each consumer conversation as a building block of organizational learning. Instead of one-off studies filed away, every test contributes to a searchable knowledge base that informs future decisions, accelerates iteration, and compounds in value as your organization learns what resonates across concepts, segments, and market conditions.

The Problem

Your concepts aren't getting smarter
— your organization is just getting older

Every concept test is treated as a standalone project. You learn something, file the deck, and when the next concept comes along, nobody remembers what worked last time.

01

Insights Don't Compound

Each study lives in a shared drive. A designer testing a new concept can't access what you learned about color perception 6 months ago.

02

Teams Re-Learn the Same Lessons

Your organization tests packaging designs and learns that certain palettes drive premium perception. Next product line launches — the new team doesn't know this.

03

Speed Prevents Iteration

Traditional agencies: 6–12 weeks, $25K–$75K per concept. You test once and hope. Cost and timeline make iteration impossible.

04

Shallow Feedback Hides the Real Story

"68% like it." Now what? A score tells you nothing about why consumers respond. You miss the real drivers.

05

Knowledge Walks Out the Door

A director who spent two years building concept understanding gets hired elsewhere. New director starts from zero institutional knowledge.

06

No Cross-Concept Pattern Recognition

Without searchable, organized concept intelligence, teams repeat research. They consume budget without building compounding organizational knowledge.

Use Cases

Real-world applications
for concept testing

Product Concept Testing

Test new product ideas, improvements, or feature combinations before committing to development and launch.

Validate before you build

Packaging Design Testing

Test packaging designs, label refreshes, sustainability claims, and material changes before production.

Avoid repositioning disasters

Messaging & Positioning

Test different positioning angles, benefit statements, and campaign messages before rolling out.

Launch with proven messaging

Ad Concept & Creative Testing

Test video ads, print concepts, social media creatives, and tagline alternatives before spending on production.

Maximize creative ROI

Brand & Product Naming

Test whether product names are memorable, communicate the right message, and avoid negative associations.

Avoid costly naming mistakes

Pricing & Value Perception

Test pricing strategies, bundle options, subscription vs. purchase models, and perceived value.

Optimize willingness to pay
Compare

User Intuition vs.
traditional concept testing

Dimension User Intuition Surveys / Focus Groups / Agencies
Interview Depth 30+ min · 5–7 laddering levels 2–10 min, surface reactions
Turnaround 72 hours 1–12 weeks depending on method
Study Cost From $200 $1K–$75K+ depending on method
Sample Size 50–300 1-on-1 interviews 8–12 (focus groups) or 500+ shallow surveys
Iteration Speed Test, refine, re-test in 1 week Single test, wait weeks to iterate
Groupthink Risk None · every interview is 1-on-1 High in focus groups, moderate in surveys
Panelist Pool 4M+ screened consumers Local recruits or panel fatigue
Key Output WHY consumers react; motivation drivers THAT they reacted; top-2-box scores
How It Works

From question to brand intelligence

1
10 min

Brief

Define your concept, audience, and research questions

2
10 min

Set Sample

Choose 50–300 consumers from 4M+ panel

3
Real time

Launch

AI conducts 30+ min interviews 24/7

4
72 hrs

Analyze

Themed findings, consumer quotes, segments

5
1 week

Iterate

Refine concept and re-test if needed

6
Ongoing

Compound

Every test builds searchable institutional knowledge

"We tested three packaging concepts in 72 hours and discovered one design was perceived as cheaper than competitors — despite premium positioning. User Intuition saved us from a costly repositioning disaster before we went to production."

Director of Innovation — CPG Company

Methodology & Trust

When AI Helps and When a Human Should Lead Concept Testing

AI-moderated interviews deliver fast, consistent concept evaluation — but some testing scenarios benefit from human moderation.

AI-Moderated Interviews Excel At

  • Structured concept evaluation at scale
  • Multi-concept A/B/C testing with consistent methodology
  • Packaging and messaging resonance testing
  • Iterative test-learn-refine cycles in 72 hours
  • Cross-market concept validation across languages
  • Removing moderator bias from concept feedback

Consider Human Moderation For

  • Early-stage ideation and co-creation sessions
  • Physical product prototypes requiring hands-on interaction
  • Highly abstract or visionary concepts needing explanation
  • Sensitive category concepts (healthcare, finance)
  • Executive stakeholder alignment workshops
  • Ethnographic concept-in-context research

Methodology refined through Fortune 500 consulting engagements.

Get Started

Concept intelligence that
compounds with every test

In 72 hours, understand why consumers respond to your concept. Every test builds a searchable knowledge base your team reuses forever.

Enterprise / Strategic

See concept testing in action. We'll help you design a continuous testing program that builds institutional knowledge.

Quick Start

Launch a concept test in 10 minutes. Results in 72 hours. No contract required.

No contract · No retainers · Results in 72 hours

FAQ

Common questions

Concept testing evaluates consumer reactions to a new product, packaging, messaging, or positioning before market launch. User Intuition uncovers the why behind consumer preferences through 30+ minute AI-moderated conversations.
Studies start at $200. Full concept tests with 50–300 consumers cost a fraction of traditional agencies ($25K–$75K). No setup fees, no hidden costs.
72 hours from brief to actionable insights. Compare that to 6–12 weeks with traditional agencies or 3–6 weeks for focus groups.
Product concepts, packaging designs, messaging and positioning, ad creatives, brand and product names, pricing and value perception, go-to-market strategies, and feature combinations.
Yes. Test 2, 3, 4, or more concepts in parallel. Multi-concept studies cost less per concept and enable side-by-side comparison.
Focus groups involve 8–12 people with groupthink risk. User Intuition conducts 1-on-1 AI-moderated interviews with 50–300+ consumers. No bias, no social pressure. Richer insights at a fraction of the cost in 72 hours.
Surveys tell you what consumers think (68% like it). User Intuition tells you why through 30+ minute conversations with 5–7 levels of laddering. The insight is 50–100x richer.
Absolutely. Test initial concepts, refine based on feedback, and re-test in another 72-hour cycle. Many teams run 2–3 rounds before launch — impossible with traditional agencies due to cost and time.
No. Directors of innovation, product managers, and brand managers launch studies independently. No RFPs, no vendor management. User Intuition handles moderation, analysis, and reporting.
The Intelligence Hub stores every concept test as searchable institutional knowledge. Compare results across concepts, segments, and time periods. New team members onboard by reviewing historical research instead of starting from scratch.