Derrick McCray
“I enjoyed being in the program and I enjoyed being an observer. I remember trying to decide whether to invest in the program or not because of my financial situation since being unemployed. I made the right choice to invest in the program. I did not have any second thoughts about it because I knew it would be a great opportunity to learn about UX Research taught by you. I am thankful for the experience and the success I will have.”
Derrick McCray, Observer Student, Fall 2020 Cohort
“I enjoyed being in the program and I enjoyed being an Observer. I remember trying to decide whether to invest in the program or not because of my financial situation since being unemployed. I made the right choice to invest in the program. I did not have any second thoughts about it because I knew it would be a great opportunity to learn about UX research taught by you. I am thankful for the experience and the success I will have.”
Sandra Wang
“This course is really helping me fill in gaps but also giving me more confidence to carry on research projects. There's an assumption that since you're called a #userresearcher that you can figure this out. Having to do this all by myself was very daunting. I feel like now I am more equipped to handle basically anything.”
Sandra Wang, All-In Student, Fall 2020 Cohort
“The research plan class was an accessible yet helpfully detailed exploration of the ins and outs of writing a plan with a small cohort of other folks who are learning. We covered an amazing amount of information for such a short time, and I walked away from the class with a tangible work product. I realize that as complex as UXR can be, I can do it! I’m already signed up to take the next class in the series.”
Hannah Taylor
“I'm so happy I took the Ask Like a Pro series from Curiosity Tank and got to practice my user research skills on a real project with guidance from the wonderful Michele Ronsen! I'm delighted to be a member of the Ask Like a Pro alumni community.”
Hannah Taylor, All-In and Observer Student, Winter 2020 and Spring 2021 Cohorts
“I’m so happy I took the Ask Like a Pro series from Curiosity Tank and got to practice my user research skills on a real project with guidance from the wonderful Michele Ronsen! I'm delighted to be a member of the Ask Like a Pro alumni community.”
Nathan Vermeiren
“Ask Like a Pro" by Curiosity Tank was an amazing experience! Thank you Michele Ronsen, it was an honor to study under you! Spanglish Exchange is going to benefit immensely from material learned in this workshop for this study and future studies!”
Nathan Vermeiren, All-In Student, Winter 2021
“Ask Like a Pro by Curiosity Tank was an amazing experience! Thank you Michele Ronsen, it was an honor to study under you! Spanglish Exchange is going to benefit immensely from material learned in this workshop, for this study and future studies!”
Amy Santee
“Michele, there is no doubt that you are an amazing instructor (I've seen it firsthand!). But you go beyond teaching students to conduct quality UXR studies by enabling them to work on *actual real-world projects* for *real clients*! This is such a great opportunity for anyone seeking to learn/grow their UXR skills in a hands-on way that will prepare them to do their own research with confidence and impact.”
Amy Santee, UX Career Coach
“Michele, there is no doubt that you are an amazing instructor. (I've seen it firsthand!) But you go beyond teaching students to conduct quality UXR studies by enabling them to work on *actual real-world projects* for *real clients*! This is such a great opportunity for anyone seeking to learn/grow their UXR skills in a hands-on way that will prepare them to do their own research with confidence and impact.”
Laura Belmar
“Michele did a great job setting expectations for how to learn, and her enthusiasm for the subject matter and how frequently she checks in on our learning shows she really cares about her students and wants to be sure they're grasping the content.”
Laura Belmar, All-In Student, Fall 2020 Cohort
“Michele did a great job setting expectations for how to learn, and her enthusiasm for the subject matter and how frequently she checks in on our learning shows she really cares about her students and wants to be sure they’re grasping the content.”
JR Pagdanganan
“Michele really is an amazing teacher but more importantly, she’s a great mentor. She implores you to study the fundamentals but goes a step further in empowering you to utilize these tools with confidence. With this, you establish your own style as a researcher and develop wonderful and productive relationships within your team and beyond. It’s an iterative process, it’s doing the research as a team sport, it’s solving problems with your stakeholders and it’s building empathy for your users. Thank you Michele for helping me grow these foundational skills and mindset as a researcher!”
JR Pagdanganan, All-In Student, Fall 2020
“Michele really is an amazing teacher, but more importantly, she’s a great mentor. She implores you to study the fundamentals but goes a step further in empowering you to utilize these tools with confidence. With this, you establish your own style as a researcher and develop wonderful and productive relationships within your team and beyond. It’s an iterative process, it’s doing the research as a team sport, it’s solving problems with your stakeholders and it’s building empathy for your users. Thank you Michele, for helping me grow these foundational skills and mindset as a researcher!”
Francesca Sabroso
“My biggest takeaway is probably what being a UX Researcher does *not* absolutely require. More specifically, that UXR does not require a Master’s or Ph.D. in it in order to be successful. I'm an older career changer, and I don't have a lot of time to spend in school (let alone the money). After your class, however, a UXR career feels doable.”
Francesca Sabroso, Curiosity Tank Event Attendee
“My biggest takeaway is probably what being a UX Researcher does *not* absolutely require. More specifically, that UXR does not require a Master’s or Ph.D. in it in order to be successful. I’m an older career changer, and I don't have a lot of time to spend in school (let alone the money). After your class, however, a UXR career feels doable.”
Annie E.
“The class was amazing! I really appreciate the depth and interactivity. The best part is your policy of being an “open book”. The opportunity to ask questions about your opinion and experience is so incredibly valuable.”
Annie E.
Annie E.
“The class was amazing! I really appreciate the depth and interactivity. The best part is your policy of being an ‘open book.’ The opportunity to ask questions about your opinion and experience is so incredibly valuable.”
Piermario Orecchioni
“My biggest a-ha has been you as an instructor. I like how open and honest you come across and your level of proficiency in the fields. Any question was answered in seconds with plenty of details, examples and honest feedback was given.”
Piermario Orecchioni, Observer Student, Fall 2020 Cohort
Piermario O.
“My biggest a-ha has been you as an instructor. I like how open and honest you come across and your level of proficiency in the fields. Any question was answered in seconds with plenty of details, examples and honest feedback.”
Justin W.
“Your lesson has impacted my personally, really. I applied the Zoom method for my website to see where users will click and it helped uncover some spots that I missed out!”
Justin W.
Justin W.
“Your lesson has impacted my personally, really. I applied the Zoom method for my website to see where users will click, and it helped uncover some spots that I missed out!”
Rebecca Roseman
“The Ask Like a Pro series has definitely exceeded my expectations...and the bar was pretty high since I’d already had a few classes with you :)”
Rebecca Roseman, All-In Student, Spring 2020 Cohort
“I did eight interviews this week and have one additional scheduled for Monday. Thank you again for the opportunity to take on this research project for Curiosity Tank! The combination of workshop learning and going out and doing has been a fantastic way to develop my user research skills. I learned so much from every single interview this week.”
Emily
“Thank you for an amazing class! I got a lot out of the info you presented — thank you for making it clear enough for this newbie to understand and follow along.”
Emily Mengzi, Observer Student, Spring 2021 Cohort
Emily
“Thank you for an amazing class! I got a lot out of the info you presented — thank you for making it clear enough for this newbie to understand and follow along.”
Mia Bruch
“Just wanted to join the pile-on and recommend Michele’s Ask Like a Pro series. I took it to get a thorough grounding in UXR after completing several projects and it really helped me understand the discipline and solidify my skills. Even with my previous experience, I now feel much more prepared to navigate the job market. I encourage all of you out there who are considering some kind of intensive to take the course.”
Mia Bruch, All-In Student, Summer 2021 Cohort
Mia B.
“The research plan class was an accessible yet helpfully detailed exploration of the ins and outs of writing a plan with a small cohort of other folks who are learning. We covered an amazing amount of information for such a short time, and I walked away from the class with a tangible work product. I realize that as complex as UXR can be, I can do it! I’m already signed up to take the next class in the series.”
Laura B.
“Michele did a great job setting expectations for how to learn, and her enthusiasm for the subject matter and how frequently she checks in on our learning shows she really cares about her students and wants to be sure they're grasping the content.”
Laura B.
Laura B.
“Michele did a great job setting expectations for how to learn, and her enthusiasm for the subject matter and how frequently she checks in on our learning shows she really cares about her students and wants to be sure they're grasping the content.”
Juliet L.
“I was very impressed with your experience, style, and knowledge. I definitely came away more informed, and am now chomping at the bit to do some more UX vs traditional market research work.”
Laura B.
Juliet L.
“I was very impressed with your experience, style, and knowledge. I definitely came away more informed, and am now chomping at the bit to do some more UX vs traditional market research work.”
Jean P.
“Thank you Michele for such a fun workshop. I’m planning to use and learn more about UX research methods in my work designing virtual learning and training.”
Jean P.
“Thank you, Michele, for such a fun workshop. I’m planning to use and learn more about UX research methods in my work designing virtual learning and training.”
Vanessa K.
“I really appreciated your personal insights … [you] demystified UX research practices. I left the class with a better understanding of the foundational overlap in design research and UXR. Thank you again, and I look forward to learning more from you again soon!”
Vanessa K.
“I really appreciated your personal insights … [you] demystified UX research practices. I left the class with a better understanding of the foundational overlap in design research and UXR. Thank you again, and I look forward to learning more from you again soon!”
Cristina C.
“I entered lost and without clarity on my career transition and am leaving feeling more empowered and drawn to the UXR path - that is no small feat. Thank you so much for a wonderfully designed and articulated workshop!”
Cristina C.
“I entered lost and without clarity on my career transition and am leaving feeling more empowered and drawn to the UXR path - that is no small feat. Thank you so much for a wonderfully designed and articulated workshop!”