A tool for narrowing down what the designer is researching and why. Hunt statements typically take this form: I am going to research X so that I can do Y. X is often an activity, and Y is usually a project goal or subject area. Hunt statements should be developed before doing research so that there is a purpose to each piece of research. The more specific the hunt statement, the better.
Example: I am going to research how doctors use laptops on the job so that I can design a laptop for them.
Peachpit: Designing for Interaction: Design Research > Research Planning