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Join us to learn about purpose-driven research experiences
PLEASE JOIN US: We’re holding a panel discussion called “From Data to Difference: Purpose-Driven User Research”. Our three panelists are Aesclinn Donohue, Human-Centered Designer, U.S…
Here are 13 things I'd share with my younger self about launching, building, and leading my user research consultancy
Here are 13 things I'd share with my younger self about launching, building, and leading Curiosity Tank, my user research consultancy. 1. Prepare for Hard Work and Fulfillment: Running your own…
Let's talk about untrained people conducting research
Are they aware of the risks and potential for error? Do they understand the importance of research in making decisions? Feel confident in their findings? Imagine someone who perhaps enjoys…
How to compile design & research proposals as an independent consultant
My #1 response is to provide options to the organization requesting the services. That’s my advice when asked how to compile design and research proposals as an independent consultant. Recently I…
Learn how to ask good questions with Steve Portigal
Every human benefits from learning how to ask good questions. Steve Portigal wrote the book on the topic. PLEASE JOIN US on January 10th for an event with Steve titled “Interviewing Users…
What is dogfooding? Who does it, when, how, and why?
Dogfooding is a common term used within US tech company product development teams. Nope, it’s not about sharing lunch with your furry friend, but it is a vital ingredient for successful product…
How more and less mature UX teams differ
Typically more UX mature organizations have smaller, less detailed user research plans and less UX mature organizations have more comprehensive UXR plans. Many people find this counterintuitive…
Create space for participants to add to the conversation
I'm going to stay it again for the people in the back. In user research, we never ask participants "What do you want?” for several reasons. And while this may be obvious to some, the reasons behind it may not. It’s also not their job to think in this way and most people do not have the ability to think in this way. Instead, create space for participants to add to the conversation.
Increase your UX and user research skillsets
YOU’RE INVITED!!! Joe Formica, founder of Bitesize UX, and I are teaming up to do another event together! Here's the skinny: We met on LinkedIn in March 2020 (have never met IRL actually). We co…
Transferable skills of UX Research
Teaching and UX Research offer transferable skills for a beneficial transition. At last night's Ladies That UX DC event I discussed several key transferable skills: 1. Teaching's communication…
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