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UXR Do's and Don'ts
Questions like, “Do you understand X?” and, “Is this clear to you?“ drive me crazy! First, these are both leading questions that suggest a particular answer and/or will likely influence the response. The…
Join us to talk about UX/UXR as an independent
JOIN ME: In an hour I'll be live with Debbie Levitt, MBA DeltaCX talking about UX/UXR as an independent (freelancing and consulting). I held a two hour event about this topic a few weeks ago and it was jammed with terrific attendees and loads of questions.
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…
What are the core differences between internal user research shareouts?
What are the core differences between internal user research shareouts (within the same organization) versus external shareouts (e.g. from an agency to a client)? In your experience, does the tone…
Stretch marks! Three UX Research Events
As a user researcher, I have a passion for discovering and understanding human behavior and motivations. What I love about this field is that it allows me to continually learn, grow, and…
“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…
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