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Powerful reframing of the ‘magic wand’ question
Rather than cast a wide net with a generalized 'magic wand' user research question, I have a more targeted approach: "If I had a magic wand, and I could do anything to [verb] [noun], what would…
How do you feel about asking the "magic wand" question in user research?
It poses an interesting debate and often heated conversation! Traditionally, researchers shy away from directly asking participants about their desires, believing that true needs are revealed through..
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…
PSA: Fraud alert!
🚨 PSA: FRAUD!! 🚨 Yesterday, fraud hit too close to home for me, underscoring the need to stay SUPER vigilant. Having a deep understanding of fraud from various perspectives, I feel compelled to share this experience.
Share your experiences with Zoho Forms
A colleague is using Zoho Forms to gather survey feedback quarterly. These are simple, 10-15 question surveys with basic branching. I don't have prior experience with this platform, and I'm…
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…
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…
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