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Episode 16 | What is the difference between a UX researcher, user researcher, and design researcher? Feb 06, 2023

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In this episode, I talk about the differences (or lack thereof 😉) between a UX researcher, user researcher, and design researcher

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Episode 15: What is internal testing & when to use it Jan 30, 2023

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In this episode, I talk through what internal testing is, when to use it, and when it might be a good idea to skip it!

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Episode 14: How to test font styles (and preference testing) Jan 23, 2023

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In this episode, I take a real-life example project about testing font styles and whether preference testing is a good fit for that particular project.

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Visual testing article

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Episode 13: How to approach service mapping (blueprint) workshops Jan 09, 2023

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In this episode, I discuss my approach to service mapping (blueprint) workshops and how to run them!

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Episode 12: Freelancing as a UXR Dec 19, 2022

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In this episode, I talk through my thoughts on freelancing as a UXR and how to navigate that space!

Chris Voth's Never Split the Difference

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Episode 11: What are concepts tests & how to use them Dec 12, 2022

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In this episode, I walk through my definition of a pure concept test, when and how I use them as well as the common misconceptions I see between concepts tests and other methodologies

Comparative usability article

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Episode 10: How to work with a team who hasn't yet defined a problem space Dec 05, 2022

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In this episode, I talk through ways to approach a team who is "pre-definition" phase and really in a problem-definition space. I talk through strategies for setting yourself up for success so that you are helping to support your team and getting all the information you need to do very impactful research!

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Episode 9: What to do when you are seen as the person with all the answers Dec 01, 2022

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In this episode, I talk through strategies for working with colleagues who see you as an "expert" or "person with all the answers" - almost as if you are the actual "user."

Ideation workshop article

Heuristic evaluation article

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Episode 8: Own your research process Nov 24, 2022

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Going a bit off-brand in the episode (no question, just a riff) about how important it is to own and build our research processes. You don't have to copy and paste something, you don't have to feel bad if the "ideal" research process doesn't work for you - in fact, it doesn't exist! I hope this helps and is inspiring!

Resources:

TEDW open-ended questions

Build your research process (+ template)

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Episode 7: Helping UXR colleagues up-skill Nov 10, 2022

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In this episode, I tackle the question, "what do you do when you're working in a team with UX researchers who are not as competent?" and give very concrete strategies to make your team more open to feedback, as well as mechanisms to put into place for continuous feedback.

Resources:

-> Start a UXR Review

-> Start an Internal Mentorship Program

-> Interview assessment (+ template)

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