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Choosing the Right UX Research Method

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Amanda Stockwell in Research

As more and more organisations become focused on creating great experiences, more teams are being tasked with conducting research to inform and validate user experience objectives.

UX research can be extremely helpful in crafting a product strategy and ensuring that the solutions built fit users’ needs. But it can be hard to know how to get started. This article covers all the basics: from setting research objectives to choosing the method so you can uncover the information you need.

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Getting Started with Popular Guerrilla UX Research Methods

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Amanda Stockwell in Tutorial

Amanda’s last article covered how to “guerilla-ise” traditional UX research methods to fit into a short timeline, and when it makes the most sense to use them.

Now, she’s back to walk us through some of the most popular guerilla methods—live intercepts, remote and unmoderated studies, and using low fidelity prototypes. She covers pros, cons and tips to make sure you make the most of your guerilla research sessions.

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Going Guerrilla: How to Fit UX Research into Any Timeframe

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Amanda Stockwell in Tutorial

As more and more companies realise the value of UX research, “guerilla” methods have become a popular way to squeeze research into limited budgets and short timelines. This often means reducing scope and/or rigor. The key to successful guerilla research is to strike the right balance to hit time and budget goals, but still be rigorous enough to gather valuable feedback.

So when is the best time to tackle your research guerilla style?

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The Space Between Iterations

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Andy Vitale in Research

The most important decisions made about any product often take place between iterations. You could argue that the timeframe between identifying key research findings and understanding what the next iteration will be is the most crucial to the future success of the product. Andy Vitale, UX Design Principal at 3M, talks us through his iterative approach to research.

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How to Turn UX Research Into Results

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Cindy McCracken in Tutorial

We’ve all known researchers who “throw their results over the fence” and hope their recommendations will get implemented, with little result. Talk about futility! Luckily, with a little preparation, it’s a straightforward process to turn your research insights into real results.

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Making an Impact with UX Research Insights

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Natassja Hoogstad Hay in Interviews, Tips

You’ve completed your in-depth interviews, your contextual inquiry or your usability testing. What comes next? As UX practitioners know, when it comes to research, field work is only a fraction of the story.

How do you learn from mountains of data, and then ensure your insights create a tangible impact in shaping your product’s design? We couldn’t think of anyone more qualified to ask than the prolific Steve Portigal, user researcher extraordinaire.

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Using A/B Testing to Drive Constructive Conflict with Stakeholders

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Luke Smith in Tutorial

Creating a culture of user experience involves asking uncomfortable questions; the key is to navigate that friction so that people feel encouraged not just to contribute but also to question ideas.

A/B testing can help teams separate concerns and learn to disagree constructively. Minutia gets sorted out quickly, the work moves forward, and most importantly you help create a framework for challenging ideas, not people. Here’s how.

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Transcript: Ask the UXperts: Learning from the comic, tragic & astonishing moments in user research — with Steve Portigal

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Sarah Hawk in Ask The UXperts, Transcripts
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Yesterday we hosted Steve Portigal in our Slack channel for the last Ask the UXperts session for 2016.

It was an informative and entertaining session. Here is the full transcript.

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Ask the UXperts: Learning from the comic, tragic & astonishing moments in user research — with Steve Portigal

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Sarah Hawk in Announcements, Ask The UXperts
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Join user research expert Steve Portigal in our Slack channel to discuss lessons he and other UX professionals have learnt from mishaps in the field.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask him about the skills needed to survive and succeed in user research.

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How to Conduct Usability Testing from Start to Finish

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Cindy McCracken in Tutorial

Usability testing is a critical part of the user-centered design process, and comes in many forms. From casual cafeteria studies, to formal lab testing, remote online task-based studies and more. Whether you’re new to this part of UX research, or just need a refresher, Cindy McCracken walks us through the essentials of effective usability tests.

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