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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…
Learn the lingo: Target Market / aka Target Audience
Target Market / aka Target Audience || What is it? It is the term for the specific audience (individuals, households, organizations) for whom a product, service or initiative is intended to serve or attract…
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.
Events, New Hobbies, Countless Rewards
Over the holidays my daughter and I went to Australia! 🇦🇺 Traveling has always been my happy place. The quality time with my daughter was exceptional, my end of year stress level plummeted, and I fell in looooove with Sydney. I cannot put a price on these *supercalifragilistic* takeaways. I can, however, put a price on my new hobby :)
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: Finding
Finding || What is it? Findings are raw learnings/discoveries drawn from what was created, seen and heard from participants during a research study (e.g. artifacts, articulations and…
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…
Steve Portigal Event, Long-Haul Trucking & UXR Synergies
Let’s face it. The research industry has changed dramatically over the past ten years. This practical and inspirational event will unravel these shifts, delve into the often overlooked nuances, and talk about …
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