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📚 Articles of the Week.

Strategic research: advice from researchops expert Kate Towsey
ResearchOps expert Kate Towsey shares insights on building effective research systems, avoiding reactive approaches, and integrating AI thoughtfully in UX research. Kate Moran & Maria Rosala 02/14

Researcher triangulation in qualitative analysis
How can researcher triangulation enhance the reliability of qualitative research? Engaging multiple researchers minimizes biases, strengthens data accuracy, fosters diverse perspectives, and ensures more trustworthy, consensus-driven findings, especially in studies relying on interpretative analysis. Nicole Jose 02/08

Won’t tools with AI solve research waste?
Tenets for applying AI to research systems (excerpt from forthcoming “Stop Wasting Research” book from Rosenfeld Media). Jake Burghardt 02/11

Dealing with resistance to UX research
Why do stakeholders resist UX research? Address concerns about schedules, budgets, and change aversion—especially in larger organizations where resistance grows with experience. 02/12

Deep research: first impressions
How can OpenAI’s Deep Research enhance UX research? Use shared dialogue initiatives for better user interaction, request clarifications early to reduce revisions, and leverage 'Pro'-level AI for faster data synthesis and increased productivity. Jakob Nielsen 02/08

SQL is for all UX researchers
Why should UX researchers learn SQL? Gain direct access to participant lists, understand company metrics, and navigate your organization’s unique data infrastructure for more efficient and informed research. Carl J. Pearson 02/03

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: What Is That?
Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach that examines how people understand and interpret their experiences. Nicole Jose 02/06

How we built AI in Dovetail—magic search and Ask Dovetail
How can AI-powered search improve UX research workflows? Use hybrid search for precise insights, integrate AI seamlessly into existing processes, ensure transparency with citations, and craft clear queries to maximize relevant, evidence-backed answers. Alissa Lydon & Tessa Marano 02/07

A love letter to UX research: part deux
How does writing about UX Research shape personal philosophy? Infuse fun into dense topics with humor and visuals, embrace reflection to refine your approach, and celebrate the ongoing evolution of research perspectives. Trevor Calabro 02/14

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🎥 Video of the Week.

Where Design Thinking Went Wrong with Brett Krajewski of Accelerant Research
How can UX researchers stay valuable amid layoffs and budget cuts? Align research with business goals, experiment with methods, reframe time usage, and demonstrate impact beyond just 'doing' UX research. YouTube 02/12

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🔉 Audio of the Week.

How to Use UX Research to Delight Your Users (with Laura Klein, Steve Portigal, and Thomas Stokes)
How can non-dedicated researchers (PWDRs) conduct better UX research? Understand the difference between good, decent, and great research, refine UX design skills, and connect insights to your product’s unique value. Spotify Apple 02/11

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🗓 UserCalendar: Upcoming Events.

Ableton’s research approach to crafting music hardware (Free)
February 25 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST
Ableton’s principal user researcher Barbara Bencze shares insights on UX research for music hardware, exploring lessons from developing Push and the newly launched Move. Learn more

Breaking Past Research Order-taking (Free)
February 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
UX research experts discuss strategies for transitioning from transactional research to becoming strategic advisors, increasing research visibility, and driving organizational change. Learn more