UX Research Geeks
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UX Research GeeksJul 11, 2022
Konstantin Escher | Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Insights from the UXR Meetup | Season 3 #12
Meet Konstantin, a psychologist and freelance user researcher, discussing his insights at the UXR Meetup by UXtweak with host Tina Ličková. He explores overcoming UX research challenges in companies, breaking down communication barriers, and the vital role of user researchers in aligning departments and achieving business objectives. This conversation offers strategies for dismantling organizational silos and a recap for those who missed the event.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/konstantin-escher-uxr-meetup-insights/
Episode highlights
- 00:01:09 Guest Introduction: Konstantin’s Journey in UX
- 00:03:31 Breaking Silos in Companies: Main Discussion
- 00:16:24 Impact of Silos in Small vs. Large Companies
- 00:24:14 Preventing Misinterpretation of Research Findings
- 00:32:49 Conclusion: Embracing the “Dark Side” of Research
About our guest Konstantin Escher
Konstantin Escher is a social and decision-making psychologist and works as UX Research Manager at AVIV in Berlin. Over the last nine years, Konstantin consulted global brands (adidas, trivago, OneFootball, bp) on customer-centricity and User Research principles and he believes that researchers are natural silo-breakers and connectors within large organizations.
In his free time, Konstantin enjoys photography, running, good coffee, gardening and playing with his two cats. His biggest personal goal for 2024 is running a sub-4 marathon.
🔎 Where to follow Konstantin
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
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Aiden Hirshfield | Grounded Theory and Continuous Discovery | Season 3 #11
Tina talks with Aiden, a research leader and digital strategy consultant. They discuss the combined power of grounded theory and continuous discovery in UX research. Aiden shares their experiences and perspectives on how these methodologies enrich the understanding of user needs, driving innovation in user-centric design while exploring the interplay between teamwork and individual efforts in research. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/aiden-hirshfield-grounded-and-continuous-discovery/
Episode highlights
- 00:01:15 Aiden's Media Background and UX Journey
- 00:04:26 Team Dynamics in UX Research
- 00:06:48 Critique of the Scientific Method in UX
- 00:10:41 Grounded Theory Explained
- 00:25:01 Democratization in UX Research
About our guest Aiden Hirshfield
Aiden is a research leader and digital strategy consultant across industries, focused on helping people foster more thoughtful and critical relationships with the media and technology they use in business and in life. His work is rooted in empathy building and uses mixed-method research to elevate the stories of people with lived experiences. Aiden believes that research is a group effort, so he is passionate about enabling teams with the right tools, methods, and expertise needed to conduct continuous and fruitful research at any maturity level.
Aiden holds a Ph.D. in Media Psychology, where his research examines the impact of representation on marginalized identities, primarily the LGBTQ+ community. He also started a new podcast, Media Psyched, where he talks about our complex relationships with media and technology. Aiden loves to give back to the UXR community as a mentor, speaker, and author.
🔎 Where to Follow Aiden Hirshfield
LinkedIn / Aiden's website / Media Psyched podcast
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
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Suj Premachandran | Shaping Minds: The Intersection of Spirituality and UX Education | Season 3 #10
In this episode, Tina talks with Suj, who teaches UX design to kids. Suj combines design and empathy to inspire new thinking. We'll explore Suj's journey, his work's impact, and its significance. The discussion also highlights the connection between design and spirituality.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/suj-premachandran-shaping-minds-in-ux/
Episode highlights
- 00:01:20 Suj’s Transition from Recruitment to UX
- 00:05:34 Innovative UX Education for Children
- 00:10:19 The Impact of Meditation and Mindfulness
- 00:15:01 Choosing UX as an Educational Tool
- 00:22:09 Podcast Episode Wrap-Up
About our guest Suj Premachandran
Suj Premachandran has a varied career, with roles at Salt, Revolut, and Fitness First UK. He holds degrees from the University of the Arts London and London South Bank University. Now the CEO of Digital Influx Academy, Suj is recognized for his organizational ability, tech skills and adaptability.
🔎 Where to Follow Suj Premachandran
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
Breanna Gentile | Trauma Informed Research: How trauma and UX comes together | Season 3 #9
In this episode, Tina Ličková talks with Dr. Breanna Gentile about integrating psychological principles into UX design, focusing on trauma-informed practices. They explore how understanding users' emotional and psychological backgrounds can inform better design decisions. Dr. Gentile emphasizes cultural sensitivity, the blend of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and the importance of creating safe digital environments. The conversation shows how recognizing the human side of user experiences leads to more empathetic and effective UX research.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/bre-gentile-how-trauma-and-ux-comes-together/
Episode highlights
- 00:01:14 The Journey to UX and the Creation of Dr. G's Lab
- 00:03:14 The Definition and Depth of Trauma
- 00:08:23 The Intersection of Trauma and UX
- 00:14:02 The Importance of Cultural and Generational Sensitivity
- 00:28:25 Methods for Trauma-Informed Research
- 00:32:13 Upcoming Publications and Final Thoughts
About our guest Breanna Gentile
Dr. Breanna Gentile, a psychologist turned UX researcher and designer, is dedicated to trauma-informed research and product design. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, she founded Dr. G's Lab, empowering teens and publishing studies in peer-reviewed journals. As Chief of Clinical Solutions at Esteem Therapeutics and Director of Product Design at the Center for Youth Wellness, she focuses on resilience through trauma-informed practices.
🔎 Where to Follow Breanna
Breanna / Dr. G’s Lab / From Psychology to UX
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
Debbie Slijpen & Karin den Bouwmeester | SPECIAL UXinsight festival: For the bold and curious | Season 3 #8
In this special episode, Tina discusses the UXinsight festival with its organizers, Karin den Bouwmeester and Debbie Slijpen. They share insights into the conference's development, highlight the significance of post-talk discussions, and explore the challenges of fostering online connections. The theme, "Stay Curious, Be Bold," is discussed in the context of UX research's evolving role. The hosts also offer advice for event organizers, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and authenticity within the community.
🐝 UXtweak tip: Thanks to our collaboration with the UXinsight festival, we're excited to offer our listeners a unique opportunity: a 10% discount on your festival pass. Just use the code UXFEST-GEEKS24 at checkout.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/karin-den-bouwmeester-debbie-slijpen-uxinsight/
Episode highlights
- 00:03:20 The Journey of UXinsight Festival
- 00:09:00 The Challenges and Triumphs of Organizing a Conference
- 00:19:14 The Theme of the Conference: Stay Curious, Be Bold
- 00:23:27 Speakers of UXinsight
- 00:25:33 Organizing Events: Tips and Tricks
About our guest Karin den Bouwmeester
Karin is the founder of UXinsight. With 20+ years of hands-on research experience, she's determined to help the research community grow to a mature level. She loves to connect UX researchers from all over the world.
About our guest Debbie Slijpen
Debbie is UXinsight's coordinator, planner and go-getter. She looks after our speakers, sponsors, trainers, participants and everyone we work with. She isn't happy until everything - and everyone - is taken care of.
🔎 Where to Follow Karin and Debbie
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
Yao Adantor | AI and UX Research: Guidance from Research Co-pilot | Season 3 #7
In this episode, Tina talks with Yao about using AI in UX research, focusing on the Research Co-pilot tool. They explore its role in speeding up research and the necessity of human oversight.
The conversation also touches on AI's benefits for both new and experienced researchers, its future in the field, and how it integrates with the tools of UX professionals. This discussion illustrates the combination of technological advancements with human expertise in advancing UX research.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/yao-adantor-ai-and-ux-research/
Episode highlights
00:03:11 - Building an AI System
00:07:01 - Introduction to the Co-Pilot
00:12:54 - Future of AI in Research
00:22:18 - Vision for Research Co-pilot
About our guest Yao Adantor
Yao Adantor is the Co-Founder and Lead UX Researcher at Research Bookmark, widely known for helping organizations to create exceptional user experiences. With an impressive client portfolio that includes KPMG, CapitalOne, Toyota, T-Mobile, and Abbvie, Yao excels in collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to develop human-centered products.
Beyond research processes and informing product roadmaps, Yao is instrumental in leading research initiatives on emerging markets, consistently applying user-centered design principles to deliver data-driven solutions. Connect with Yao on LinkedIn or on his website to learn more about his expertise.
🔎 Where to Follow Yao Adantor
LinkedIn / His webpage / Research Bookmark
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
Daniel Pidcock & Larissa Schwedersky | Tiny Pieces, Big Picture: The World of Atomic Research | Season 3 #6
Tina talks with Daniel Pidcock and Larissa Schwedersky from Glean.ly, exploring Atomic UX Research and its effective use of varied data for strong research outcomes. Larissa also covers the positives of non-linear research, and together they demonstrate how atomic UX research can flexibly support organizations, aiming to boost both user experience and customer satisfaction.
🎅 We're excited to share a special offer for our listeners in collaboration with Daniel Pidcock: Use the coupon code UXRGEEKS on Glean.ly, your scalable user research repository, to enjoy 12 months of free access to Contributor!
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/daniel-pidcock-and-larissa-schwedersky-atomic-research/
Episode highlights
- 00:04:08 - Origins of Atomic Research
- 00:06:52 - Explaining Atomic Research
- 00:18:48 - The Necessity of Insights in Recommendations
- 00:26:07 - Putting Different (Green) Pieces together
- 00:34:34 - Connecting with the Atomic Research Community
About our guest Larissa Schwedersky
Larissa Schwedersky, a Brazilian researcher, holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, a Master's in Social Anthropology, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the same field. Combining her academic background with practical experience, she works as a UX Researcher while also contributing to urban planning projects as a freelance researcher.
Larissa's portfolio includes work as a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) consultant for renowned organizations like UNICEF, UNDP, and ILO, emphasizing her expertise in mixed methods studies.
About our guest Daniel Pidcock
Daniel Pidcock, a UX Consultant renowned for the Atomic UX Research method, combines his expertise in User Experience Design and research with a digital UI design background. With a profound grasp of UX strategy, accessibility, and design systems, Daniel's innovative approach has set a global standard in User Research.
His achievements include the development of a Research Repository system used by leading global brands. Having collaborated with FTSE100 giants and startups alike, Daniel's extensive experience in lean product design facilitates the rapid design, validation, and launch of digital products with a focus on accessibility for all users.
🔎 Where to Follow Larissa and Daniel:
Glean.ly / LN Larissa / LN Daniel
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
Steve Portigal | Exploring UX Research: The Second Edition of 'Interviewing Users' | Season 3 #5
In this episode of "UX Research Geeks," Tina interviews Steve Portigal, an acclaimed user experience researcher and author. They discuss the updated second edition of his book "Interviewing Users."
Steve talks about the challenges of revising his book, highlighting changes in the user experience research field, including new focuses like cognitive biases, the rise of remote research practices, and the development of research operations as a profession. He also addresses the shift towards in-house research teams and the democratization of user research.
The conversation underscores the importance of evolving skills and adapting to the dynamic nature of user research, with Steve's book serving as a guide for both experienced researchers and newcomers to the field.
🎅 In collaboration with Steve Portigal and Rosenfeld Media, we're excited to offer our listeners a 20% discount on the book "Interviewing Users (2nd Edition)."
Use the code UXRGEEKS at checkout to enjoy this special offer, valid until December 29, 2023. Don't miss this chance to give yourself an early Christmas gift!
Get the book: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/interviewing-users-second-edition/
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:
https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/steve-portigal-the-second-edition-of-interviewing-users/
About our guest Steve Portigal
Steve Portigal is an experienced user researcher who helps organizations to build more mature user research practices. Based outside of San Francisco, he is a principal of Portigal Consulting, and has conducted research with thoracic surgeons, families eating breakfast, rock musicians, home-automation enthusiasts, credit-default swap traders, and real estate agents.
His work has informed the development of professional audio gear, wine packaging, medical information systems, design systems, video-conferencing technology, and music streaming services.
Steve is the author of two books: the classic Interviewing Users: How To Uncover Compelling Insights (now in a second edition) and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries: User Research War Stories. He’s also the host of the Dollars to Donuts podcast, where he interviews people who lead user research in their organizations.
🔎 Where to Follow Steve:
LinkedIn Dollars to Donuts podcast
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter
Teresa Torres | Role of UX Researchers in Continuous Discovery | Season 3 #4
In this podcast episode, Tina talks with Teresa Torres, a notable Product Management Coach. Teresa discusses the Continuous Discovery Framework, addressing the skepticism she's faced from the research community. She emphasizes customer-centric methods and the necessity for product teams to conduct efficient research. Key topics include research democratization, researcher roles in product development, and balancing diverse customer insights.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/teresa-torres-ux-researchers-and-continous-discovery/
Episode highlights
- 00:01:38 Theresa's Journey to Product Discovery and Research
- 00:04:40 The Shift to Product Discovery Coaching
- 00:09:29 The Upset Research Community
- 00:18:44 Debunking the Term 'Research Democratization'
- 00:25:28 The Future of Research and Continuous Discovery
About our guest Teresa Torres
Teresa Torres, based in Bend, Oregon, USA, is a respected author, speaker, and coach in product management. She emphasizes customer-centricity, infusing customer input into daily product decisions. With extensive experience coaching teams of all sizes across diverse industries, including both startups and global enterprises, she's impacted over 12,000 product professionals. Teresa is also the author of "Continuous Discovery Habits" and a key figure at the Product Talk Academy.
🔎 Where to Follow Teresa
LinkedIn / Product Talk Academy
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
Maria Panagiotidi | Cultural Crossroads: When Research Worlds Collide | Season 3 #3
In this episode, Maria and Tina explore the nuances of cultural sensitivity in UX research. Together, they discuss the role of cultural backgrounds in shaping communication during research studies and share practical guidance on inclusivity and understanding generational differences within the workplace.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/maria_panagiotidi_cultural_crossroads/
Episode highlights
- 00:01:47 Transition into UX Research
- 00:04:43 Cultural Sensitivity in Research and Team Management
- 00:14:00 Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication in Different Cultures
- 00:20:41 Challenges of Vocabulary in Multicultural Environments
- 00:29:51 Political Correctness and Communication
- 00:33:37 Where to Follow Maria
About our guest Maria Panagiotidi
Maria is a mixed methods UX researcher with a strong background in Cognitive Psychology and Cyberpsychology. She holds a PhD in Psychology and spent over 5 years as a lecturer before transitioning fully into UX research. Maria frequently shares her insights on the intersection of psychology and UX through her Substack and podcast.
🔎 Where to Follow Maria
LinkedIn / Podcast / Twitter / Blog
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to Follow UXtweak:
Mirjam de Klepper | Cultural Sensitivity in UX Research: A uxcon Moderator's Perspective | Season 3 #2
In this episode, Mirjam De Klepper brings her expertise in UX research and digital health to discuss the subtle art of moderation, particularly in the realm of UX research. The episode dives into the challenges and nuances of moderating panels and discussions, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity. Snippets from Tina's and Mirjam's talk illustrates how a moderator can effectively guide respectful and meaningful dialogues.
🔎Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/mirjam-de-klepper-uxcon-special/
Episode highlights
- 00:02:29 – Diversity and Moderation
- 00:10:06 – Changing Moderator Hats
- 00:15:22 – Navigating Ethical Dilemmas
- 00:20:16 – Impact of Words
- 00:32:58 – The Role of a Moderator
- 00:34:58 – Closing Thoughts
About our guest Mirjam De Klepper
Mirjam De Klepper is a UX researcher and strategist specializing in digital health. With an impressive background in cultural anthropology and development sociology, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her work.
🔎 Where to Find Mirjam
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Find UXtweak:
LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter
Nikki Anderson-Stanier | From goals to deep motivations: The beauty of UXR terminology | Season 3 #1
Welcome to Season 3 of UX Research Geeks. In this episode, we take a closer look at the world of user experience research terminology with Nikki Anderson-Stanier, a seasoned professional. We examine topics such as goals, needs, tasks, and pain points, providing valuable insights into the foundations of UX research. Stay tuned for an exciting season ahead, featuring experts in the field.
🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/nikki-anderson-stanier-the-beauty-of-uxr-terminology/
Episode highlights
- 00:07:40 – Challenges in UX Terminology – Differentiating Goals, Needs and Tasks
- 00:20:29 – Mitigating Risk with User Research
- 00:23:20 – Normalization of Not Having Insights
- 00:28:58 – Qualitative vs. Quantitative Usability Testing
- 00:32:29 – Adapting Reporting Formats
- 00:39:50 – Defining Terms
- 00:41:01 – Connect with Nikki
About our guest Nikki Anderson-Stanier
Nikki Anderson-Stanier began her journey into the field of user research during her graduate studies, igniting her passion for this discipline in 2015. With over 8 years of professional experience, she has earned a reputation as an expert in user research, authoring more than 250 articles and speaking at numerous conferences and events. Nikki is committed to empowering fellow UX professionals, helping them build confidence in interviews, workshops, and career advancement.
🔎 Where to Find Nikki
LinkedIn / User Research Academy / “Dear Nikki” podcast
About this podcast:
Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.
🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈
🐝 Where to Find UXtweak:
LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter
Season 2 #12 | uxcon Special with Aurelia Alston
Aurelia has been fortunate to traverse various types of products, customers, and markets during her time as a researcher - including B2B Saas, digital fitness, e-commerce, and digital devices.
She is experienced in executing research across the product development lifecycle and is particularly passionate about generative research focused on determining product strategy that meets business goals while solving consumer problems.
Aurelia has a passion for building rigorous, adaptable research disciplines, and turning qualitative and quantitative customer data into compelling stories. She currently works at L.A. Times as Senior UX Research Manager.
Follow Aurelia & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aureliaalston/
Come listen to Aurelia at uxcon vienna: https://www.uxcon.at/
Don’t forget to apply our uxcongeeks code to get your tickets with a 10% discount.
This podcast is brought to you by UXtweak.
Season 2 #11 | uxcon Special with Zariah Cameron
Zariah is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. She’s an experienced self-taught UX Designer and aims to cultivate a sense of community within her work and amplify the voices and stories of marginalized communities.
She has a passion for strategically placing equity and inclusivity at the forefront of her design work. She is the first “Equity Centered UX Strategist”, at Ally Financial where she is helping to drive an Inclusive Design methodology for the design organization.
Follow Zariah & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zariah-cameron/
Come listen to Zariah at uxcon vienna: https://www.uxcon.at/
Don’t forget to apply our uxcongeeks code to get your tickets with a 10% discount.
This podcast is brought to you by UXtweak.
Season 2 #10 | uxcon Special with Kathleen Asjes
Kathleen is a research & insights leader with 15+ years' experience in digital product development. She enjoys building research capacity from scratch and has led teams of researchers, designers and product managers on their journey towards working insight-informed.
She is originally from the Netherlands but has lived in South Korea, Australia, Sweden and is currently residing in France. Working across boundaries of cultures and disciplines has shown her how to work with international product development in the best possible way. Kathleen is a known advocate for research democratization and uses this as one of many tools for creating an insights culture. She will share experiences from all her years of experimenting with different ways to engage people with research & insights.
Follow Kathleen & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenasjes/
Come listen to Kathleen at uxcon vienna: https://www.uxcon.at/
Don’t forget to apply our uxcongeeks code to get your tickets with a 10% discount.
This podcast is brought to you by UXtweak.
Season 2 #9 | uxcon Special with Yao Adantor
Meet Yao, the first guest of our podcast special with uxcon vienna!
Yao Adantor is a User Experience Researcher and Co-Founder of the Research Bookmark UX education platform, with 8 years of diverse experience in e-commerce, healthcare, and federal government sectors.
As an adjunct professor for 4 years, he taught user experience research and prototyping. Yao's passion for understanding human behavior and decision-making led him to specialize in UX research and its impact on technology-driven products.
He strives to make a meaningful impact through his work while cherishing life's precious moments with his two daughters and wife.
Follow Yao & his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adantoryao/
Come listen to Yao at uxcon vienna: https://www.uxcon.at/
Don’t forget to apply our uxcongeeks code to get a 10% discount on your tickets!
This podcast is brought to you by UXtweak.
Season 2 #8 | Inside Content Design: Unpacking its Strategic Potential | Erica Jorgensen
Erica Jorgensen is a staff content designer at Chewy.com and the author of “Strategic Content Design: Tools and Research Techniques for Better UX”, published in April 2023 by Rosenfeld Media. She's a content designer, content strategist, and team leader determined to bring greater respect to the content field.
To that end, Erica speaks frequently at conferences including UXDX USA, UX Lisbon, Microsoft Design Week, the Web Directions Summit, and Button: The Content Design Conference, and on podcasts like The Content Strategy Podcast with Kristina Halvorson and Content Insights podcast with Larry Swanson.
In addition to working in content roles for companies of all sizes, she has taught at Seattle’s School of Visual Concepts and at the University of Washington’s graduate digital media.
Follow Erica & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejorgensen/
Use the code uxtweak15 to grab a copy of Erica’s “Strategic Content Design” book with 15% off!: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/strategic-content-design/
This podcast is brought to you by UXtweak.
Season 2 #7 | Embodiment in VR as the future of user research | Evie Gavrilovich
Evie is a UX Researcher and Strategist from Estonia. She specializes in building meaningful digital experiences for humans with unconventional problems. Whether it's creating spatial sketches of a future car in VR or exploring new frontiers in sexuality, her focus is always on ensuring that the user's needs are front and center.
For more than seven years, Evie contributed to enhancing human experiences in digital settings, with a particular focus on UX research for four of those years. During this time, she has worked with establishing Support and Research functions in scaling startups, led foundational discovery initiatives, and delivered action-oriented needs-centred research artefacts to support product-led growth and innovation.
Currently, Evie works at Gravity Sketch, the 3D design software for sketching and modelling in VR. Prior to this, she spent 6 years working for a dating app for alternative relationships exploration.
Follow Evie & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgenia-gavrilovich/
Article about Spotify, that we are talking about in this episode: https://response-ability.tech/why-spotify-is-making-recommendations-more-meaningful/
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Season 2 #6 | Special: UXR podcasters geeking out | Mike Green
Mike Green MBPsS is an award-nominated freelance user researcher, podcast host and digital consultant based in the UK. His clients range from start-ups to UK Government departments and FTSE100 companies. He is a passionate believer in user-centred design and has interviewed hundreds of research participants in the course of his career to help ensure product teams design and build digital services that really meet user needs. He holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Bristol and has lived and worked in more than seven countries. Find out more about his work at Researchable UX.
Follow Mike & his work here:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mikejrgreen
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-users-a-ux-podcast/id1591604213
This podcast is brought to you by UXtweak.
Season 2 #5 | The beauty of practical philosophy and it's meaning for the art of questioning | Elke Wiss
Elke is the founder of De Denksmederij and works as a speaker, author and trainer. She guides philosophical conversations and provides training and education in critical thinking, practical philosophy, the art of asking questions and creative thinking. Elke develops thinking materials, e-books, workshops and thinking processes and online products around thinking and creativity.
Follow Elke & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-wiss/
"How to Know Everything", a book by Elke Wiss: https://www.amazon.de/How-Know-Everything-questions-answers-ebook/dp/B08NPWYCJL/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2L23BWW7KUMIQ&keywords=elke+wiss&qid=1679668190&sprefix=elke+wiss%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-2
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Season 2 #4 | Fall in Love with UX: The trajectory, maturity, and a little bit of criticism of our field | Darren Hood
Darren Hood is a 27+ year veteran of the UX discipline, serving at several successful organizations during his career including the Fortune 50. He holds 2 UX-related Master's degrees and is a doctoral candidate. Among his many engagements, he's an adjunct professor at 6 universities, a podcaster, an author, and a global mentor. Darren loves all things UX and relishes the opportunity to share with the community whenever opportunities arise.
Follow Darren & his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwhood/
https://www.dhoodux.com/
Darren’s podcast: https://www.worldoux.com/ --> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-of-ux-with-darren-hood/id1514004102
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Season 2 #3 |The Strategic Importance of ResearchOps | Julian Della Mattia
Julian Della Mattia is UX Research Lead at Kiwi.com and founder of the180 Agency. Based in Spain, Julian helps teams build up research practices from scratch and specializes in Facilitation & ResearchOps.
Follow Julian & his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdelmat/
If you interested to learn more about ResearchOps, we also recommend:
The Youtube channel of Kate Towsey https://www.youtube.com/@katetowsey5455
The podcast of Roy Opata Olende https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scaling-research/id1546142497
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Season 2 #2 | Gender Philosophy and Politics 2.0 | Elham Mohtashamzadeh
Eli is a Iranian researcher from Central European university. Her main fields of interest are gender, women’s rights, media representation, social movements, and women’s representation in cinema. She is also a poet with two published books in her home country and an experimental filmmaker. She is now relocating to Canada to continue her research in Phd of sociology and cultural studies.
Follow Eli & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elham-mohtashamzadeh-4388927a/
https://www.facebook.com/elham.mohtashamzadeh/
https://www.clubhouse.com/@elimohtasham
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Season 2 #1 | Intersection of Content Strategy and UX Research | Sina Schreiber
Welcome to the new season of UXR Geeks! This is the first episode, with the one and only Sina Schreiber, UX Researcher & Content Strategist who many of you may know from the research repository software Condens. We talked about her path to user research and the role of a repository in research democratization. We also dived into the intersection of user research and content strategy that Sina connects in her role in Condens. Tune into her learnings from doing research with UXR professionals.
Follow Sina & her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinaschreiber/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/condens/
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#12 | Use of AI in Healthcare and the Push for Fair Research Practises in Enterprise Enviroments | Dr. Gyles Morrison | Digital Healthcare Specials #4
Welcome to the last episode of series 1 of UX Reasearch Geeks. Don't worry, we are not going to be stopping anytime soon, we just have to have a small break to bring you even more great guests! With the last episode of the season, we felt like we should go out with a bang! That's why we invited Dr. Gyles Morrison, who is a Clinical UX Strategist with 10 years history in healthcare, digital health and clinical UX. We talked about pains and gains that artificial inteligence brings into healtcare, how patients need to be pro-active in their own health management and what principles can help us to design inclusive products.
Follow Dr. Gyles Morrison here:
http://drgylesmorrison.com/
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#11 | Healthcare digitalization and its implementation around the world | Tjaša Zajc | Digital Healthcare Specials #3
Tjaša Zajc is an internationally recognized digital health moderator and speaker focused on global healthcare digitalization. Brainlab put her on the list of 9 Digital Health Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021, Health Tech listed her among 30 Healthcare IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2021. She is the founder and host of Faces of digital health podcast, which is consistently ranked among the top digital health industry podcasts, she works as a business developer at the healthcare IT company Better, and is a patient advocate.
Follow Tjaša and her work here:
www.facesofdigitalhealth.com
better.care
Alternatively, subscribe to her newsletter:
https://fodh.substack.com/
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#10 | The Use of Behavioral Science in the Healthcare Space | Sayali Phatak | Digital Healthcare Specials #2
Sayali Phatak is a senior UX researcher working in the digital health industry. Prior to making the jump to industry, she did research in academia focused on designing digital solutions for health promotion and behavior change.
Follow Sayali on her LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayaliphatak/
You can also take a look at some of her frameworks mentioned in the episode:
IDEAS Framework: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203679/
Behavioral Design Thinking approaches: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8968622/
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#9 | Bias-aware UX Research in Healthcare | James Mckinnon | Digital Healthcare Specials #1
James Mckinnon is a human-technologist and human-centered researcher in digital health and service design. His work explores areas where business, technology, and design merge together to impact digital services, people, and society.
You. Me. Us. We. is a human-centered research lab led by James. The studio’s work is driven by inclusive and equitable practices in care delivery, lowering barriers to access to novel life-saving digital health services and tools. The studio work with governments, health care systems, pharma, start-ups, and hospital administrators working in public and private care settings. These are places where services are lacking and an understanding of people's social, economic, and cultural mindsets has to deeply be taken into account.
Follow James & his work here:
https://jamesmckinnon.com/
https://studioyoumeuswe.com/
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#8 | Using Market Research For Better Context in UX | Michaela Mora
Michaela Mora, the founder of Relevant Insights, is an insights professional with a diverse background and more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of market research and UX research. She is also a founding member of the Multicultural Insights Collective, which conducts research about topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michaela holds an MS. in Marketing Research from The University of Texas at Arlington, an MS. in Marketing, Advertising & PR from Stockholm University, and a BS. and MS. in Psychology from Havana University. She also holds a UX Master Certification with a focus on User Research and Interaction Design from the Nielsen Norman Group.
Feel free to follow Michaela and her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelamora/
https://www.relevantinsights.com/
https://www.relevantinsights.com/articles/
https://twitter.com/rinsights
https://www.youtube.com/c/Relevantinsights
If you want to dig deeper into her work, check out these articles:
https://www.relevantinsights.com/articles/how-to-do-a-research-problem-audit/
https://www.relevantinsights.com/articles/market-research-vs-ux-research-why-we-need-integration/
https://www.relevantinsights.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-the-market-research-process/
https://www.relevantinsights.com/articles/when-is-it-time-for-outsourcing-research/
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#7 | Conducting UX research in the Pan-African continent | Elizabeth Akpan & Camille Kramer Courbariaux | Part 2
Elizabeth Akpan is a User researcher at YUX. She is a curious person and has worked on multi-country UX research projects on the African continent and in various sectors - open knowledge, fintech and agritech.
Camille Kramer-Courbariaux is a Senegal-based entrepreneur, UX researcher, and co-founder of YUX, a pan-African UX research, and design agency. She specializes in health and education research projects. She also launched the YUX Academy, a UX design training center.
Follow Elizabeth on her social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyakpan/
Feel free to follow Camille and her work here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-kramer-courbariaux-1933a420/
Website: https://yux.design/
State of User Research in Africa 2021 study:
https://yux.design/studies/state-ux-research-africa-2021
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#6 | Running a UX business in the Pan-African continent | Camille Kramer Courbariaux | Part 1
Camille Kramer-Courbariaux is a Senegal-based entrepreneur, UX researcher, and co-founder of YUX, a pan-African UX research, and design agency. She specializes in health and education research projects. She also launched the YUX Academy, a UX design training center.
Feel free to follow Camille and her work here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-kramer-courbariaux-1933a420/
Website: https://yux.design/
State of User Research in Africa 2021 study:
https://yux.design/studies/state-ux-research-africa-2021
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#5 | Building Trust in Enterprise Projects | Stéphanie Walter
Stéphanie Walter is a UX Researcher & Designer based in Luxembourg. She has 12+ years of experience and specializes in enterprise UX and mobile. She teaches, speaks, and writes about design, UX research, accessibility, cognitive biases, design-dev relationship, etc. She is better at keeping her teammates alive in video games than her plants but she tries nonetheless.
Don't hesitate to reach out to her for questions about research and design here:
Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniewalterpro/
Stephanie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/walterstephanie/
Stephanie's Website: https://t.co/rZqavMf9dr
Podcast transctipt is available by clicking on the following link: https://blog.uxtweak.com/ux-geeks-transcript-stephanie-walter/
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#4 | The current state of UX/CX, start-up & business management | Debbie Levitt
Debbie Levitt, MBA is the CXO of DeltaCX and a long-time researcher, UX strategist, designer, and mentor. Besides her great Youtube channel where she shares many valuable insights on UX, she's also an author of “Delta CX“ and “Transforming Toward Customer-Centricity“ which trains businesses on how to mitigate and predict business risk, increase ROI, and much more!
Follow Debbie here:
https://deltacx.com
Delta CX on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DeltaCX
Debbie on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/debbielevitt
Debbie on Medium: https://deltacxdebbie.medium.com/
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#3 | Mentoring the next generation of UX professionals | Kevin Liang
Kevin Liang - founder and mentor at Zero to UX discusses his career, working within the UX industry, employment opportunities within UX, and his love of teaching.
Follow Kevin here:
https://zerotoux.com/
https://www.youtube.com/kevinliang
https://www.instagram.com/zerotoux/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinliang-1/
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#2 | The art of seducing dating apps algorithms | Jessica Pidoux & Laurie Dutheil
Jessica Pidoux - a sociologist and a digital humanities PhD. and Laurie Dutheil - a dating coach are a match made in heaven! They have been working together to unravel the secrets of mobile dating apps algorithms to make sure the next match you have will be the right one for you. Turns out you are not only dating a human on the other end of the screen but also dating the app's algorithm!
Check out Jessica’s research and social media here:
https://wiki.personaldata.io/wiki/Project:Dating_Privacy#Presentation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapidoux/
https://dating-privacy.hestialabs.org/en/
https://twitter.com/datingprivacy
Check out Laurie as well here:
https://www.instagram.com/glorious_day_for_love/?hl=en
http://agloriousdayforlove.com/
❗TW: Rape is briefly discussed, if you wish to skip this part of the podcast,
❗skip section 24:45 - 28:30
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#1 | Designing hearing enhancing wearables | Nick Morgan-Jones
Nick Morgan-Jones, product designer and founder of Decibels, talks about fighting the social stigma connected to the hearing aids by designing them as a fashionable piece of technology and more!
Where to find Nick?
https://www.decibels.so/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-morgan-jones-22985960/
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