Who we are
Founded in 2003 by Lesley Croskery, with over 25 years experience, a love for Africa and a passion for doing great qualitative research, in person and online.
What we do
Tailored qualitative research that is always hands on, done
with integrity, sensitivity, insight and enthusiasm.
What we think
As qualitative researchers we observe, engage and work hard to get under
the skin of the people we chat to and research.
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Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about what we do or
how we can help to guide your business.
Who we are
In Focus Qualitative Research is a boutique qualitative research agency, based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Having worked in large research agency environments in both the UK and South Africa, founder Lesley Croskery wanted to be more hands through all stages of a project. So In Focus Qualitative Research was established in 2003 in order to avoid the 'sausage-machine' approach of some of the larger market research companies towards qualitative research.
What we do
We are a full service qualitative research agency. This involves discussing your specific research needs and working from a research brief to recommend an appropriate way forward, conducting both fieldwork and detailed analysis, and reporting back with solid and insightful learnings and actionable recommendations.
We cover a range of research types, both in person and online, including:
- Brand/category understanding and development.
- Brand essence, trawling for problems, usage/habits and attitudes, needs, insights, looking for and testing ways forward, innovation ideas, etc.
- Concept development (first drafts through to final tweaks).
- Advertising communication (print, TV, radio, outdoor, POS).
- Packaging/label communication.
- Sensorial and physical product attributes (e.g. fragrance, flavour, texture, consistency, appearance, performance).
- Store layout and planning.
What we think
We see and learn many things as we are involved in research projects, that are not related to the brand/category in question. Sometimes controversial, sometimes silly, always thought-provoking and interesting!
Who we work with
We are proud to have partnered with a diverse range
of local South African companies and multi-nationals, in many different
categories. We also work extensively with qualitative research agencies from
the UK and US as their South African partner.
