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Our IDI Capabilities

We deliver end-to-end IDI execution—from study design and discussion guide development to recruitment, scheduling, and field management across markets.

Our moderators build rapport quickly, probe effectively, and handle sensitive topics with care to ensure honest, high-quality conversations.

After fieldwork, we provide transcription (as required), structured coding, and thematic analysis—turning verbatims into clear themes, implications, and actionable recommendations.

How We Work?

We design targeted screeners to identify respondents who fit your research criteria. Using our panel and other recruitment channels, we carefully select participants based on demographics, behaviors, attitudes and purchase history to ensure relevant insights.

Our researchers create a comprehensive discussion guide aligned with your research objectives. The guide includes open-ended probes, follow-up questions and natural conversation flow to explore topics in depth while maintaining flexibility for respondent-led insights.

Our experienced moderators conduct interviews via phone or in-person, building rapport and trust to encourage honest, authentic responses. They skillfully probe, listen and navigate sensitive topics while capturing behavioral cues and emotional nuance.

All interviews are professionally transcribed and rigorously coded using thematic analysis, NVivo or custom coding schemes. We organize findings by theme, insight and respondent segment for actionable pattern identification.

We deliver comprehensive qualitative reports with verbatim quotes, key themes and strategic recommendations. Reports can include executive summaries, detailed findings by segment, video clips and multimedia presentations tailored to your audience.

Benefits

Deep, one-on-one probing uncovers motivations, barriers, and decision drivers that surveys can’t reach.

Flexible formats (phone, video, or in-person) make it easier to recruit and speak with niche or senior audiences.

Ideal for sensitive topics where privacy matters and respondents are more candid in a one-to-one setting.

Rich verbatims and thematic analysis translate conversations into clear themes, implications, and next-step recommendations.

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Frequently asked questions

01
What is an in-depth discussion (IDI)?
An IDI is a structured, one-on-one qualitative interview designed to explore attitudes, motivations, and experiences in depth. The format allows for tailored probing, confidentiality, and the flexibility to follow the respondent’s unique journey while staying aligned to the research objectives.
02
When should I choose IDIs instead of focus groups?
Choose IDIs when you need depth and privacy—sensitive topics, complex decisions, B2B interviews, expert audiences, or when individual experiences matter more than group interaction. IDIs also help avoid groupthink and allow each respondent’s story to be explored without time pressure from a group setting.
03
How long is an IDI and how many interviews do we need?
Most IDIs last 30–90 minutes depending on topic complexity. Sample sizes vary by audience and segmentation needs—many studies use 10–20 interviews for directional insights and 25–50 for richer coverage across segments or markets. We recommend the right sample based on the decisions you need to make.
04
Can you run IDIs in-person, by phone, or over video—and in multiple languages?
Yes. We conduct IDIs via phone, video, or in-person depending on what works best for the audience and topic. We also support multi-market and multilingual execution, including translation workflows and consistent moderation standards across locations.
05
What deliverables will I receive after an IDI study?
Deliverables typically include transcripts (if required), a coded thematic analysis, executive summary, detailed findings with supporting verbatims, and a clear set of implications and recommendations. We can also provide slide decks and curated audio/video clips where consent and data privacy allow.

Talk to our qualitative research team

Ready to explore consumer motivations and behaviors in depth? Our experienced moderators and researchers are here to design and execute IDI studies that uncover authentic, actionable insights for your brand.