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Learn the lingo: Prototype
Prototype || What is it? A mockup, model or visual of something that varies in material, format, detail, complexity and level of functionality - it could even be an audio or interactive prototype…
There are stark contrasts between research employment in the US and Japan
I wrote about my experience leading training workshops for an agency in Japan. It's called "UXR across cultures: What can we learn?" (A link is in the comments.) This was a fascinating cultural…
Learn the lingo: Persona
Persona || What is it? A representation of a group (segment) of people that summarizes their similar attitudes, behaviors and other characteristics. A persona profile typically includes a name…
Where are my polymaths?
Where are my polymaths? I don’t think this term is egoistic. I’m genuinely curious to hear about areas you have beyond conversational knowledge. Most people I know are supremely..
Make your UX training, workshop, and or offsite a success!
I'm thrilled to see increasing requests for user research workshops and training! Last week I signed an agreement for a FAANG. They are combining two workshops for a research team's offsite. I'll be…
Learn the lingo: Participatory Design
Participatory Design || What is it? Participatory design, also known as co-design, is an approach to design that brings customers and/or stakeholders and/or subject experts together…
Let’s make LinkedIn cold outreach more effective and considerate
I've seen a lot of discussions on LinkedIn about cold outreach requests. As someone who receives numerous requests weekly, here's my perspective. I hope it helps senders and receivers. I am…
Learn the lingo: Note Taker
Note Taker || What is it? What is it? A dedicated attendee in a qualitative research session whose role is to record what the participant(s) is expressing or doing. Note takers ensure…
There is no substitute for having solid research foundations
There is absolutely no substitute for having solid research foundations! I’ll say it a million times. Here are 8 concrete examples of why this is so crucial. First, I recently began a new research…
Learn the lingo: IDI / In-depth Interview
IDI / In-depth Interview || What is it? A method to gather information via a live, interactive conversation. The researcher/interviewer explores the research topic designed to…
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