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Insights and findings are different
Insights and findings are different. It drives me nuts when people use the term insights in place of findings. Here’s the difference: Findings include articulated observations of things you saw and…
Learn to edit UXR video like a pro
PLEASE JOIN US: I’m super excited!! Miles Hunter and I are hosting a workshop next week focused on creating, editing, and sharing next-level UXR videos. As an international FAANG user researcher…
“Is it advisable for someone early in their career to become an independent UX designer/UX researcher?”
Q: “Is it advisable for someone early in their career to become an independent UX designer/UX researcher? If so, what advice do you have?” A: Typically, I do not recommend becoming an independent…
How to gather feedback on “understanding/interpretation”
We don’t ask user research participants “Do you understand X?” And we also don’t ask participants “Is this clear to you?“ First, these are both leading questions that suggest a particular answer and or…
Learn more about freelance and independent UXR consulting
Who in my network works as an Independent Consultant in UX/UXR? Please share what you love about it! This Saturday I'm hosting a 2-hour session about independent UX/UXR consulting…
Considerations for testing different types of digital experiences
Let's talk about considerations for testing different types of digital experiences. First, requirements for each type of digital experience you test differ, so it's key to keep that in mind. When it…
Please join me!
PLEASE JOIN ME! I'll be speaking @ UXDX online events, and sharing my knowledge and experience with rolling research programs: the benefits and drawbacks, similarities and…
It often pays NOT to be pixel-perfect!
It often pays NOT to be pixel-perfect! Yesterday I taught the first of 10 user research corporate workshops to a team in Japan. What an incredible opportunity and experience. In this first…
User research lessons from Curiosity Tank
Funmilayo Obasa wrote a beautiful and detailed article on her experience in our last Ask Like A Pro cohort that focuses 100% on user research. She completely captured the experience we…
What do you think of "robotics for good"?
This robot serves food at a casual Japanese restaurant a few blocks from our home. My daughter is in love with KETTY the robot server! She has a sincere emotional connection to KETTY…
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