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You know UX research is valuable, but you don't have access to a dedicated researcher. What do you do? In this livestream, Cory Lebson and Jon Fukuda will discuss ways that your team can expand its research capabilities. Do you have some ideas now? Add them to the chat below, and we'll talk them through!

Would you like to know what the future of the UX and product design market will look like? Me too :D As Fundament, we have just released the issue, in which, Arkadiusz Radek together with invited guests (big thanks Michał Butkiewicz, Damian Martone and Oriol Bedia) analyze the current situation and wonder what the future of the job market in UX and product design may look like. Link in the comment.

Speaking at conferences is a fantastic way to advance your career. (The practice of presenting, of articulating my thoughts and seeing how they play with an audience, has also helped me immensely in honing my point of view on topics I care about.) If you're thinking about speaking at a conference, you should check this out.

🧠 It all starts with knowing your user. User research plays a pivotal role in the product development process, particularly in today’s environment – where designers are constantly adapting to changing user needs. In this fast-paced world, staying abreast with user needs and integrating them with the product is (more than) absolutely essential. It’s either that, or the risk of creating a poorly designed solution, ultimately leading to higher costs. 🤷🏼♀️ To help you stay on track, here’s a list of well-rated podcasts recommended by design repositories (and some of ownpath’s mentors!), focused exclusively on the latest practices being talked about by industry leaders in user research👇🏼 1. UX Research Geeks hosted by Tina Ličková - https://lnkd.in/gqtM6pXd 2. UX Research Club by Dr Emmanuelle Savarit - https://lnkd.in/gPfPcmKP 3. Core: User to UX by Sweekriti - https://lnkd.in/gQhtWGBB 4. Dollars to Donuts by Steve Portigal - https://lnkd.in/duwQhaX 5. The UX Research Rundown by Henrik Mattsson - https://lnkd.in/gXu_k4kg 6. Awkward Silences by Erin May and Carol Guest - https://lnkd.in/di5nSK9 Feel free to drop your go-to resource related to user research in the comments! Happy listening, and don’t forget to share this list with a designer you know ✅ #productdesign #designresources #designcommunity

Today, at 2pm (18.00 GMT) Jared Spool is going live to talk about: Choosing Measurable & Inspiring UX Goals for 2025 Uncover how you’ll… 👉 What UX goals will you choose for next year? 👉 How will you make those goals so inspiring that your product management and development peers will prioritize your efforts in their work? 👉 How will you measure your progress so everyone can see the improvements you and your team are achieving? Get the connection details in our Leaders of Awesomeness community: https://lnkd.in/eZTxb3B (You might need to make an account. It’s free to join. We ask people to register to keep spammers out of the community.)

Next coffee with Lou (that's me!) is coming up two weeks from today, Thursday May 2, from 12-1pm. The topic is "What Makes for a Successful UX Conference Presentation?," and I've pulled in a crack team of Rosenfeld conference curators—Jemma Ahmed, Christian Crumlish, Uday Gajendar, and Christopher Geison—to answer your questions and share tips. If you're interested in speaking at a UX or adjacent conference, especially one of ours, we hope you'll join us. Link for more info/registration in first comment.

What’s it like doing UX/User research? In this case it means being in the Georgia woods at 83F, not saying anything, not asking anything, not writing things down, just visually observing. Environmental conditions, potential user conditions, and more. Combined with a mock firefight with live weapons (no live rounds). To get the raw insight you need. You have to go where you need to.

Are you interested in progressing your career beyond individual contribution as a practitioner? I am excited to share the next UX Crunch on Wednesday 26th here in London! Understanding business objectives and effectively communicating your work in this context is paramount. Elevating Design doesn't necessarily mean 'management', and we will aim to discuss the different paths that this can take too. We are welcoming a great mix of designers, from those just stepping into this space, as well as more seasoned leaders, agency and consultancy side to client side, which should present a great balance to this conversation. See you there for some great talks, food, drinks and networking :) #UXCrunch #elevatingdesign #UXStrategy #careergrowth #UX

Hi, fellow designers 💁♀️ Are you making these common UX mistakes? Check out this article and learn the 8 laws every designer needs.

It's such a treat to welcome arts and UX guru Drew McManus of UpStageCRM to the Arts Marketing Hall of Fame tomorrow. He'll be leading a lunchtime masterclass packed with valuable insights. ➡️ Specifically, why a bad user experience is making you lose patrons (and 💰.) Join us and learn: ✅ How confirmation bias can inadvertently create common UX pitfalls ✅ The impact of bad UX on patron behavior ✅ Practical strategies to audit your organization's UX and implement improvements Bring your burning questions for the Q&A session—and, if you're brave enough, volunteer to have your org's platform reviewed in REAL TIME. 😬🫣 AMHoF membership is required for this class, but you can sign up for a free 30-day trial here: https://buff.ly/3wxcU1e. Join us! #artsmarketing #artsmanagement #audiencedevelopment