Having impact as a UX researcher – Q&A with Gregg Bernstein
Gregg Bernstein, the author of the book “Research Practice”, shares advice and practical tips about how to have impact as a UX researcher.
Resources for a more inclusive UX research practice
Here’s a list of resources about inclusion. It is intended as a starting point for UX professionals who are willing to invest in a more inclusive UX research practice.
How to get into UX research – 5 tips for landing your first job
Trying to start a career in UX research? Check out these practical tips to help you successfully get into UX research and be hired.
Collaboration for the Win! When Research Democratization becomes an Insights Bonanza
Opening a new product in a new market raised lots of questions. We needed to find answers, fast. Cue the Insights Bonanza!
“You can’t say you can’t play”* UXinsight’s journey toward creating an Inclusive Research event, part 1
How do we plan, create and organize an Inclusive Research event? Join our journey and feel free to share your story! Let’s play.
7 Oldie goldies: resources that helped me in UXR and facilitation
Check out these practical UX / HCD resources that Maaike Mintjes collected over the years. These are the ones that stayed with her.
Journey First, Destination Second – Satisfying the UX Researcher’s Hunger for Change
How can we UX researchers work towards a higher purpose with sustained dedicated practice and a growth-mindset and persevering despite setbacks?
UXinsight Festival team Fails – Seven Stories of when we got it wrong! – part II
As you may know, the theme for our 2021 festival is “learning through failing”. While we’re confident we’re going to be able to deliver a perfect event for you, there have been plenty of times throughout our careers when we’ve messed up, done things wrong, and of course – forgotten we’re not on mute! Last
UXinsight Festival team Fails – Seven Stories of when we got it wrong! – part I
As you may know, the theme for our 2021 festival is “learning through failing”. While we’re confident we’re going to be able to deliver a perfect event for you, there have been plenty of times throughout our careers when we’ve messed up, done things wrong, and of course – forgotten we’re not on mute! In
Does UX Research have an image problem?
‘Do you still do UX research stuff?’ Maaike Mintjes is regularly confronted with a very narrow view of UX research, which seems to be based on two connected assumptions.
How a chatbot can keep your participants more engaged
We all know examples of failing chatbots. However, under specific circumstances chatbots can be a useful method for UX research. Carmen van der Zwaluw shares her personal experience, the advantages of using chatbots and things to consider when using this method.
Do your part: driving inclusivity and diversity as UX researchers
What diversity and inclusion challenges do we face as UX researchers and how can we try to solve them? Based on the talk of Farai Madzima, Youp and Bindu hosted a workshop during UXinsight Festival 2020 to discuss this.
Stakeholders: controllers, trusters and challengers
Many of us struggle at times with how to get our business stakeholders onside. Taking into account what your stakeholders expect from you in your role is important. But what do they expect?
Reflections on UXinsight Festival 2020
More than 400 researchers from around 30 countries took part in UXinsight festival, which hosted 19 talks and 22 interactive sessions. Beant Kaur Dhillon shares her experience.
Progressing as a user researcher
Nikki identifies six skills that UX researchers need to grow. There are the typical areas of empathy, patience, and context-switching, but also the ability to delegate, or visualising impact. What else do we need to become an exceptional researcher?