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Learn the lingo: Unmoderated Study
Unmoderated Study || What is it? An unmoderated study records responses and interactions focused on a very specific task and/or a defined question set, without a facilitator or moderator…
A Candid Live Discussion on User Research Solopreneurship
THIS THURSDAY: A Candid Live Discussion on User Research Solopreneurship. Join me along with the brilliant Steve Portigal and Janelle Ward, PhD for an unfiltered conversation about the highs…
What helps your perspective?
"Marching to the beat of your own drum" is a GREAT reminder it is okay to ZIG when everyone else ZAGS. And guess what? Even something as serious as the Paris Olympic logo ZAGS! See the…
13 truths that supersede time and age
Thirteen truths that supersede time and age. I’m traveling with my daughter and we’ve had some epic, super bonding conversations. This is a recap of one of them. 1. Never make fun of someone who…
Term Tuesday: UCD/User Centered Design
What does it really mean? When is it best used? What risks is it intended to minimize? What does it entail? Learn more about UCD/User Centered Design in the full UX Lex entry…
Term Tuesday: Stakeholder
“Stakeholder” is the term used to describe anyone who holds a significant interest or concern in the research outcomes. Typically stakeholders include cross-functional team members, clients…
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..
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