Michael Bates, Ph.D.

UX is slow. I've heard this at some point at every place I've worked. Usually when UX is stretched too thin. In times of mass layoffs and leaner teams being asked to do more with less, how do you adapt? I'm working on some thoughts around adjusting the UX process to accommodate different production levels – from scrappy to robust. I'd love to hear more about how other UXers have adjusted their own processes to be more agile.

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We've made our UXR hire! 🥳 I just want to take a minute to thank the hundreds of researchers (400 ) who applied for our position. I wish I could've spoken to each of you individually. Here are a few things I experienced during this process: 1. There's a wealth of talented researchers on the market. Wow. No one truly knows why there's been such a UXR purge by tech over the last few years, but the companies that aren't using this period to build out their research capabilities, with the wealth of talent available today, are truly missing out on an opportunity, IMHO. 2. I experienced an onslaught (100 ) of connection requests here on LI while the hire was open. Thank you, all, for the interest. I'm excited to once again connect with folks and follow your human-centered journey. 3. Practical considerations: If you're looking for a research role in a tech start-up, you *must* position your capabilities within the context of applied research AND your ability to move quickly while handling everything from comms to recruiting to running studies. Any framing that whiffs of academic research or your need for ResearchOps will be a non starter. I know, I know, but speculative spaces move quickly with limited resources. It is what it is. I spent much of '23 repositioning myself to reengage with this market, so I understand and empathize with the struggle. Best of luck finding your research fit and let me know if I can help in any way!

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Excellent article by Vitaly Friedman

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🎙️There is a new UXR podcast out! Uncharted UXR If you have not already noticed there is a new UX research podcast: Uncharted UXR. They cover all things UX research and goes pretty deep on each topic. Very inspiring and thoughtful! Thanks Paolo Parigi and Joe Gonzales. https://lnkd.in/dDhizQFy #UXR #podcast #userresearch

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My recent analysis of UX research job descriptions uncovered some interesting findings about work location, including: 1) About 50% of UXR job postings are remote. 2) There were some hiring hotspots in areas you might not expect, like IL, TX, and MO. It will be interesting to see how these findings change over time. Each of these points is a snapshot in time, capturing hiring from late 2023-> early 2024. The full article contains detailed findings: https://lnkd.in/efiTZPDZ

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