There’s been a lot of buzz lately about AI in the UX world. And a subscriber recently asked me what I think about it: “AI can do a lot of things, and quickly. Do you anticipate a need for UX researchers? Where are we headed as a field given the advance of AI?” – Janice It’s …
The truth about AI in UX research (it’s not what you think) Read More »
Have you ever wondered what separates the good UX researchers from the GREAT ones? I’ve had a lot of people ask me about how to “move up the ladder” in the UX world. And most people think it’s purely based on your technical abilities — how good of a researcher you are. But as someone …
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Over the years, I’ve had a lot of people write to me and confess to feeling “imposter syndrome” when it comes to their UX research skills. And I can totally relate. Shortly after I landed a job at Google, my manager asked me to plan out an “expert review.” I didn’t know who the “expert” …
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When I first got into UX research after leaving academia, I had to learn everything the hard way. I literally spent 6 MONTHS in the library, piecing together any bit of information I could find on anything that would help me become a better UX researcher… From human factor psychology and behavioral economics, to quantitative …
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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room… Is UX research still worth it going into 2025? There is a lot of “doom and gloom” out there about the current job market, and there’s even been doubt about the future of UX research as a career. But I’ve been monitoring the UX research market, and …