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Mourning the changes to LinkedIn’s Top Voices program
In 2020, I was deeply honored to be recognized as one of the 10 Global LinkedIn Top Voices in Technology, a distinction that brought tears of joy & immense pride. As the first user researcher worldwide…
Learn the lingo: Evaluative Research
Evaluative research || What is it? Evaluative research is an umbrella term for studies in which participants are “evaluating” something such as a storyboard, video, sketch, packaging, a…
PLEASE JOIN ME in congratulating our Fall 2023 "Ask Like A Pro" cohort!
PLEASE JOIN ME in congratulating our Fall 2023 "Ask Like A Pro" cohort! They completed an astounding 80 interviews, exceeding our initial goal of 40-56 sessions. They produced journey maps, recommended criteria for further segmentation, identified MVP requirements, compiled a SWOT analysis, culled a list of prioritized new products and services to explore, and so much more, for our cohort project sponsor Blurb books.
6 things I love about my work in user research
I've been heads down doing what I LOVE—immersing myself in user research and teaching others to upskill in the industry. Given the recent wave of negativity in my feed, and compassion for those who…
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…
The profound impact AI could have on the future User Research
No, I’m not worried about AI taking over my role as a qualitative researcher and educator. I am, however, concerned about the 2022/2023 tech industry layoffs impact on our immediate…
Today is my birthday, and it's a moment for reflection
As I celebrate another year, I’m reminded of the importance of taking stock of what truly matters in life. This past weekend, I had the privilege of spending time with two of my dearest friends in Joshua…
20 most important design terms for user researchers
Here are the top 20 design terms I think are most important for user researchers to truly understand. Most people struggle with UX terms in general, and that's no surprise. Our terms are a cluster* of…
Parallels between real estate and user research
Transferable user research skills and lessons learned are often identified in hindsight. In today's Fuel Your Curiosity newsletter, we explore the parallels between real estate and user research, provide…
90% of surveys contain one or more significant issues that will result in flawed results
90% of the surveys I see contain one or more significant issues that will result in flawed results. While survey platforms can be easy to use, this ease leads people to believe they will also be able to…
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