This article is part of my series, “What UX Courses Didn’t Teach Me (But Real Research Did).” Over the next few days, I’m sharing five essential UX research skills that I didn’t fully learn from certifications or bootcamps—only from real-world projects, messy data, and unexpected conversations with users. Each day, I’ll break down one skill, […]
UX Research Skill #3: Running Usability Tests vs. Managing Messy Data Read Post »
This article is part of my series, “What UX Courses Didn’t Teach Me (But Real Research Did).” Over the next few days, I’m sharing five essential UX research skills that I didn’t fully learn from certifications or bootcamps—only from real-world projects, messy data, and unexpected conversations with users. Each day, I’ll break down one skill,
UX Research Skill #2: Conducting Interviews vs. Surviving Curveballs Read Post »
This article is part of my series, “What UX Courses Didn’t Teach Me (But Real Research Did).” Over the next few days, I’m sharing five essential UX research skills that I didn’t fully learn from certifications or bootcamps—only from real-world projects, messy data, and unexpected conversations with users. Each day, I’ll break down one skill,
UX Research Skill #1: Writing Plans vs. Convincing Stakeholders to Care Read Post »
Because growth doesn’t mean perfection — it means rerunning the study. After years of running studies, writing reports, and trying to advocate for UX research at a company where it was still relatively new, I’d love to tell you I’ve perfected my process. But the truth? I still mess things up. Sometimes, I ask a
UX Research Mistakes I Still Make (and Probably Always Will) Read Post »
🔥 Introduction — Pioneering UX Research Alone When I first became a UX researcher, I didn’t have a clear roadmap. In fact, I wasn’t even given a title until a year later. There was no dedicated team, limited budget, or existing user experience research—just me. Sadly, UX research was not understood, valued, or even recognized
How to Advocate for UX Research in a Company That Doesn’t Understand It (Yet) Read Post »
“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” — John Powell Introduction: Learning by Doing (and Failing) In a previous article, I shared how I transitioned into UX research as a self-taught researcher. Like many who enter the field without formal training, I learned the hard way — by making mistakes. My
How I Failed My Way Into Better UX Research: 10 Mistakes That Shaped Me Read Post »
