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What is the problem I am trying to solve?
JUST PAUSE & ASK YOURSELF: What is the problem I am trying to solve? This simple question is critical for PMs, designers, and researchers. It's super easy to keep your head down and get...
Behind the Scenes: Conducting AI Research in Applied Studies
This morning Dr. Ari Zelmanow and I shared the results of our self-funded AI-research study with respondents. The title of the study is "How well does AI-Research perform?" The two...
How well does AI research perform?
Our AI Research study, “Understanding AI in Applied Research” wraps up this week. This self-funded study was conducted on two AI-assisted interview platforms in collaboration with...
“No one comes to work to F*** Up!”
I still remember the day my manager Julie Shriver (RIP) hit me with that line when I was a Design Director at Wells Fargo. One of my peers did something so mind-blowingly wrong that it caused DAYS…
How well does AI research perform?
How well does AI research perform? We're going to find out. I'm excited to collaborate with Ari Zelmanow of Customer Forensics on our self-funded research study, "Understanding AI in Applied…
What helps your perspective?
"Marching to the beat of your own drum" is a GREAT reminder it is okay to ZIG when everyone else ZAGS. And guess what? Even something as serious as the Paris Olympic logo ZAGS! See the…
13 truths that supersede time and age
Thirteen truths that supersede time and age. I’m traveling with my daughter and we’ve had some epic, super bonding conversations. This is a recap of one of them. 1. Never make fun of someone who…
Term Tuesday: Stakeholder
“Stakeholder” is the term used to describe anyone who holds a significant interest or concern in the research outcomes. Typically stakeholders include cross-functional team members, clients…
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…
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