And what I know now after doing the work solo When I first entered the field of UX research, I had a clear vision of what it would entail. I pictured robust studies, clean frameworks, a clear chain of command, and insights flowing neatly from the field into the product roadmap. Instead, I found myself […]
The 3 Lies I Believed About UX Research Read Post »
How to stay sane, scale insights, and make an impact when you’re the entire UX research department. When you’re the only UX researcher on the team, you’re not just wearing all the hats—you’re stitching them together with duct tape and prayer. Being a team of one can sound empowering in theory. You get autonomy, freedom,
The Researcher’s Survival Guide to Being a Team of One Read Post »
This article is part of my series, “What UX Courses Didn’t Teach Me (But Real Research Did).” When I began my journey in UX research, I took the typical route of enrolling in courses and earning certificates to build my skills. I completed several impactful programs, including: These courses taught me methods like usability testing,
What UX Courses Didn’t Teach Me (But Real Research Did) 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 #5: Writing Reports vs. Telling Stories People Remember 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 #4: Synthesizing Findings vs. Translating Them Into Business Value 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 #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 »
