Trends & Insights

User researchers are good at solving problems. But what about preventing them? Dr. Sam Ladner's Strategic Foresight framework teaches how to spot risk early and shape better outcomes.

This article breaks down where general-purpose AI earns its place in a research workflow and where purpose-built tools like Condens fill the gaps, including how they work together via MCP.

AI is making research analysis faster, but is it making it better? 332 practitioners weighed in. Here's what the data says about speed, trust, and quality.

Which AI UX research tool is right for you? Well, there are several variables to consider. From hallucination safeguards to cultural impact, Dr. Llewyn Paine breaks it all down by walking you through 4 key questions to help you embrace the benefits of AI while preserving research integrity.

Explore how the role of user researchers is transforming from data collectors to builders of research culture and infrastructure. Gain actionable strategies from an industry expert to redefine your impact and drive organizational success.

Now that we're mostly past the "peak of inflated expectations" in the AI hype cycle, it's time to reflect on the best ways for researchers to use AI (in its current state) while avoiding the risks.

Discover effective strategies to overcome challenges when facing product managers who pre-determine feature priorities and exclude researchers from backlog development and learn how to elevate the impact of UX research at different levels: from tactical to strategic.

There are many myths around repositories, replicated in alarming LinkedIn posts, misinforming blog articles or during team meetings. This article sets the record straight and deals with those misconceptions.

Learn about four essential self-care strategies that UX researchers can incorporate into their workflows to help improve both their mental health and their user research outcomes.

Even though we live in a globalized world, there's still a need for international user research and testing of prototypes and designs in different countries. Learn about the different reasons for international research and what to look out for.

What is the problem we are trying to solve? As a UX researcher, you've probably used this phrase before. We've collected typical UX research phrases, things researchers say every day, and statements that define the role of UX researchers.

As UX researchers, we are often urged to quantify our qualitative research findings to give them credibility. In this article, we will examine where this urge towards quantification comes from and learn about strategies to cope with this push when doing qualitative research.

Explore this month's virtual talks, meetups, and networking events focused on UX Research. Stay updated with the latest happenings in the field through this comprehensive list!

Dive into the exciting lineup of user research conferences set for 2025, featuring in-person meetups, virtual hangouts, and the best of both worlds with hybrid experiences.