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Awkward Silences

Welcome to Awkward Silences by User Interviews, where we interview the people who interview people. Listen as we geek out on all things UX research, qualitative data, and the craft of understanding pe... Read more

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#132- Unveiling UX Insights with Competitive Research with Rachel Miles, Research Lead at IBM

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#131 - Designing Beyond the Product: Systems Thinking with Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial

#131 - Designing Beyond the Product: Systems Thinking with Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial

In design and UX research, context is king.  Your work doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it’s a part of a wider ecosystem of st... Read more

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