atypica.AI

First time using atypica, where should I start?

Question Type

User Manual Question

Quick Answer

Start with Plan Mode, create your first study in 3 steps:

  1. Describe what you want to research (one sentence is enough)
  2. AI generates a research plan for your review
  3. Confirm and AI automatically executes

Recommended first study: Test a simple product concept or user question.

Complete Getting Started Guide (5 minutes)

Step 1: Register and Login

Entry Point: atypica.AI official website

Registration Options:

  • Email registration
  • Google account login
  • WeChat/Enterprise WeChat login

Free Credits:

  • New users receive trial credits
  • Can complete 2-3 full studies

Step 2: Create Your First Study

Location: Homepage → "Start New Study"

Input (simple description is enough):

Tips:

  • No need for professional description
  • 1-2 sentences explaining what you want to research
  • AI will fill in the details

Step 3: Plan Mode Clarifies Requirements

AI will ask you a few questions:

Question 1: "Who is your target audience?"

  • Example answer: "25-35 year-olds in tier-1 cities, white-collar workers"
  • Or: "Not sure, help me analyze"

Question 2: "What do you want to understand?"

  • Example answer: "Acceptance, pricing, packaging design"
  • Or: "Comprehensive market opportunity understanding"

Question 3: "Any special requirements?"

  • Example answer: "Limited budget, hope to complete within 2 hours"
  • Or: "No, follow your recommendation"

Tips:

  • Answer honestly, say "not sure" if uncertain
  • AI adjusts plan based on your answers
  • Usually 3-5 conversation rounds to complete clarification

Step 4: Review Research Plan

AI Generated Plan Example:

Your Choices:

  • ✅ Satisfied → Click "Confirm Start"
  • ⚠️ Need Adjustments → Tell AI what to modify
  • ❌ Not Satisfied → Click "Regenerate"

Step 5: AI Automatic Execution

Execution Process:

  • AI automatically executes research plan
  • Real-time progress display
  • Can check progress midway

You Can:

  • Continue using other platform features
  • Close the page (study continues)
  • System will notify upon completion

Completion Time:

  • 2-4 hours (depending on study complexity)

Step 6: View Report

Notification Methods:

  • System notification
  • Email notification

Report Location:

  • Homepage → "My Studies"
  • Click project → "View Report"

Report Content:

  • Research summary
  • User interview records
  • Key insights
  • Actionable recommendations

Recommended First Study

Recommendation 1: Simple Product Test

Example:

"Test my new product concept: a zero-sugar sparkling coffee"

Why Recommended:

  • Clear scope, easy to understand
  • Completes in 2-3 hours
  • Clear output (acceptance + recommendations)
  • Quick experience of complete process

Recommendation 2: User Attitude Research

Example:

"Understand Gen Z attitudes toward sustainable fashion"

Why Recommended:

  • Involves in-depth interviews and discussions
  • Experience multiple research methods
  • Understand atypica's core capabilities

Recommendation 3: Churn User Analysis

Example:

"Why are our users churning?"

Why Recommended:

  • Real business problem
  • Requires deep dive into "why"
  • Experience AI probing capabilities

NOT Recommended First Studies

❌ Avoid: Overly Complex Research

Example:

"Comprehensive analysis of our strategy for entering new market"

Why Not Recommended:

  • Scope too large, easy to get lost first time
  • Requires 4-8 hours
  • Too complex for beginners

Recommendation:

  • Start with small questions
  • Do complex research after getting familiar

❌ Avoid: Too Vague Research

Example:

"Help me do market research"

Why Not Recommended:

  • Too vague, AI needs multiple clarification rounds
  • Beginners may not know how to answer
  • Easy to waste time

Recommendation:

  • Specifically describe what you want to research
  • Even if simple, be clear

Common Beginner Questions

Q1: What if I don't know how to describe my needs?

No problem. You can:

  • Use simplest language to describe
  • "I want to know XXX"
  • AI will clarify through conversation

Example:

Q2: How long does first study take to complete?

Time Estimates:

  • Simple study: 2-3 hours
  • Medium study: 3-5 hours
  • Complex study: 4-8 hours

Recommendation:

  • First time choose 2-3 hour simple study
  • Do complex research after familiarizing with process

Q3: What do I need to prepare for first study?

No Preparation Needed:

  • No professional knowledge required
  • No research experience required
  • No materials preparation required

Only Need:

  • Clear understanding of what to research
  • 5 minutes to create study
  • Wait for AI execution

Q4: Will first study cost a lot?

Free Credits:

  • New users have trial credits
  • Can complete 2-3 simple studies

After Paid:

  • Monthly subscription
  • Not charged per study
  • Unlimited studies (within reason)

Q5: Can I understand AI-generated reports?

Yes. Reports are designed to be:

  • Non-expert friendly
  • Clear structure and logic
  • Includes real conversation excerpts
  • Actionable recommendations

If Don't Understand:

  • Can continue asking AI
  • "What does this insight mean?"
  • "Why this recommendation?"

Learning Path for Beginners

Week 1: Basic Experience

Day 1-2:

  • Create first simple study
  • Understand how Plan Mode works
  • Review reports and insights

Day 3-4:

  • Try Interview vs Discussion
  • Experience different research methods
  • Understand applicable scenarios for each

Day 5-7:

  • Create your own Tier 3 persona
  • Understand AI Persona three-tier system
  • Try using public library personas

Week 2: Advanced Application

Goals:

  • Complete 3-5 different types of studies
  • Familiarize with various research methods
  • Understand how to submit better requirements

Practice:

  • Product testing research
  • User insights research
  • Market analysis research

Week 3: Team Collaboration

Goals:

  • Invite team members
  • Share research projects
  • Collaboratively review reports

Practice:

  • Present research plan to boss
  • Team discussion of research findings
  • Make decisions based on insights

Practical Tips

Tip 1: Start with Small Questions

Don't try to solve big problems right away:

  • ❌ "Comprehensive market analysis"
  • ✅ "Test a product concept"

Reason:

  • Small questions more focused
  • Get quick feedback
  • Build confidence

Tip 2: Answer Plan Mode Questions Honestly

Don't pretend to know:

  • AI asks: "Who is your target audience?"
  • ❌ Make up: "25-35 white-collar workers" (actually unsure)
  • ✅ Honest: "Not sure, help me analyze"

Benefits:

  • AI will help you analyze
  • Avoid wrong direction
  • Save time

Tip 3: Use Plan Mode to Learn

Plan Mode is the best teacher:

  • See how AI designs research plans
  • Learn research methods and approaches
  • Understand what makes good research

As usage increases:

  • 1st time: Completely rely on AI
  • 5th time: Start understanding logic
  • 10th time: Can propose adjustments
  • 20th time: Become half research expert

Tip 4: Review Report Examples

Learning Resources:

  • View example reports provided by platform
  • Reference other users' public research (if available)
  • Understand what makes good insights

Capability Enhancement:

  • Understand how to ask questions
  • Learn how to interpret results
  • Know what makes actionable recommendations

Bottom Line

"First time using atypica: No need to understand research methods, just need to know what you want to research. Plan Mode will guide you through everything else."

Remember:

  • ✅ Start with Plan Mode
  • ✅ Choose simple first study
  • ✅ Answer AI questions honestly
  • ✅ Review plan before executing
  • ✅ Learn how AI designs research

Related Feature: Plan Mode Doc Version: v2.1

Last updated: 2/9/2026