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 »
