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WHOM you collect the data from REALLY matters
I got a business credit card last month. I’m brand new to this very well-known and expansive financial services provider's ecosystem. This morning I was making my second payment (my first was made…
The Evolution of My Spam
As a small business owner with a very successful newsletter, I receive numerous unsolicited requests, multiple times a week. These solicitations, via email and LinkedIn, have evolved…
Why leveling up is crucial as a user researcher
I often think about pivotal moments that shaped my career as a user researcher and entrepreneur. A particularly memorable experience occurred during my time at Zillow. It was a conversation that…
AI data mining and emails in discovery
In the legal world, emails can be used in discovery and as evidence. When will mining AI platform data to gather insights into participants' mental models become mainstream? How are AI…
Dare to dream big! AND GO FOR IT!
I just had a terrific conversation with a UXR colleague navigating a recent layoff. She worked in the role for nearly six years. Having worked alongside her for nearly two of those six years I can…
What is quality research?
Yesterday I joined a riveting panel discussion by Rosenfeld Media titled “A Genuine Conversation about the Future of UX Research,” with an audience of 400 + researchers and industry leaders. A key…
28 ideas for UXR teams to articulate and demonstrate its strategic value
Here are 28 ideas for UXR teams to articulate and demonstrate its strategic value. It's paramount to emphasize how the work directly contributes to the org's success during the initial intake process and …
Getting to the heart of user experiences isn’t easy
Despite what many might think, getting to the heart of user experiences isn’t easy. It’s a cerebral adventure that requires preparation, innovative methods, artful interviewing skills, sharp…
Maximize Your Impact: Strategic Personal Branding for UXers
Join us for a specialized workshop to elevate the professional stature of UXers and beyond. Led by Philip VanDusen, a luminary in branding and design, this session will begin, or build on, your…
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…
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