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How to Present UX Research Findings to Executive Stakeholders
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader You’ve run the study, analyzed the data, and pulled together your insights. Now comes the part...
Philip Burgess
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Usability Testing with Users – Methods, Benefits, and When to Use Them
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Usability testing is one of the most powerful tools in a UX researcher’s toolkit. It helps teams...
Philip Burgess
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Formative vs. Summative UX Research: Understanding the Difference and When to Use Each
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In UX research, timing and intent are everything. Choosing the right method isn’t just about what...
Philip Burgess
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Usability Evaluation Methods: Ensuring Products Work for Real Users
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader A product can have beautiful visuals and innovative features, but if users can’t navigate it...
Philip Burgess
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Task Analysis and Modeling Methods in UX Research
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In UX research, understanding how  users accomplish their goals is just as important as...
Philip Burgess
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Ethnographic Methods in UX Research: Going Beyond the Screen
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader When it comes to creating meaningful, human-centered experiences, there’s no substitute for seeing...
Philip Burgess
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Understanding Context of Use Methods in UX Research
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In UX research, context is everything. A design might perform beautifully in a lab test, but in...
Philip Burgess
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Evangelizing UX Research: How to Build a Culture that Values User Insights
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research delivers the insights that shape intuitive, impactful products—but even the best...
Philip Burgess
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Recruiting UX Research Participants: Strategies, Challenges, and the Best Tools to Help
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader If you’ve ever run a UX study, you know the truth: great research is built on great participants ....
Philip Burgess
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How to Choose the Right Sample Size in UX Research
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In UX research, one of the most common—and often misunderstood—questions is: "How many...
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Understanding UX Research Methods:
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader What It Covers For each key UX method below, you'll find: Definition Usage context  (when to use)...
Philip Burgess
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UserZoom: A Comprehensive Overview
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader What Is UserZoom? UserZoom is a cloud-based UX research platform tailored for collecting...
Philip Burgess
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Exploring UserTesting.com: Pros, Cons, Pricing & Alternatives
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Pros of UserTesting.com Extensive Participant Pool. UserTesting boasts over 1.5 million vetted...
Philip Burgess
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Mastering UX Research: A Deep Dive into Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In the evolving landscape of digital experience, UX research is no longer a support function—it’s...
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The Laws of Usability: Turning Cognitive Science into Better Design
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In the fast-paced world of digital product design, usability isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a...
Philip Burgess
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Best Practices in Conducting Moderated and Unmoderated Usability Testing
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader Usability testing is one of the most powerful tools in a UX researcher’s toolkit. It reveals how...
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Best Practices for Conducting UX Research Competitive Analysis
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader In the world of product design, knowing your users is critical—but knowing your competition  is...
Philip Burgess
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Diary Studies in UX Research: What They Are, How to Do Them, Why They Matter, and Best Practices
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Diary studies are a powerful yet underused tool in UX research. They offer a window into the real,...
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UX Research Surveys: How to Conduct Them and Best Practices for Meaningful Insights
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Surveys are one of the most accessible and scalable tools in the UX research toolkit. When done...
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Heuristic Evaluation in UX Research: What It Is, How to Do It, and Best Practices
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader When you're designing digital experiences, it's easy to get caught up in aesthetics and features....
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