The document provides a checklist of steps to take when conducting design research interviews. It outlines preparing for the research by recruiting interviewees, deciding on research goals and testing procedures, and preparing for travel. This includes getting stakeholder input, booking locations, finalizing interview schedules, sending confirmations, practicing interviews, requesting documents and settling costs. It also includes arriving safely with proper SIM cards and travel supplies, documenting expenses, recording interviews, and taking agreed upon photographs. The overall document provides a thorough preparation checklist to help ensure design research interviews run smoothly and collect consistent, useful data.