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There's a Warren Buffet quote I like; "The behavior of peer companies...will be mindlessly imitated." He said it in relation to business decision-making for executives, but it applies pretty well to interpreting the findings of a competitive UX benchmarking study, too.

Instead of capturing every word when watching a conference presentation, note the 3-5 key ideas. This sustainable strategy helps you learn and retain more without burning out. Adopt this habit this conference season; you'll thank yourself later.

Just plugging an author who writes about the intersection of AI and UXR: @donna.tedesco" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@donna.tedesco

Looking for a way to deepen your UX research education without committing to a degree program or a bootcamp? A self-paced study program may be right for you. quarterinchhole.com/p/self-paced-u…

Starting your UX research internship? 🚀 Get off to a great start with my latest article packed with tips on mindset, relationships, note-taking, communication, and feedback. theuxrsannotations.substack.com/p/ux-research-…

One of the funny things about editing a podcast is that you can start to visually tell you vs. your cohost apart through the waveforms alone.

This research provides valuable insights into the potential and limitations of AI-assisted analysis features. buff.ly/43yf5gj

Chatbots have been the dominant interface for Large Language Models (LLMs), but that's just the tip of the iceberg. buff.ly/3wwLYiE

There's a lot of buzz around AI revolutionizing design workflows. But the reality, according to this study, is that AI isn't quite there yet for UX design specifically. buff.ly/49ChmtH

Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy that emphasizes continuous improvement through small, incremental steps. It's all about ditching the idea of massive overhauls and focusing on making steady progress over time. buff.ly/3Y0jlSC

What if we borrowed the concept of zero-based budgeting to create zero-based calendars? How many of our recurring meetings would we actually keep if we had to justify their time each week?

While AI might be useful for supporting decisions, people still value their autonomy and the ability to make the final call. Read more about how to balance these competing factors in designing user experiences, from @mariapage buff.ly/3UkFSKj

Fascinating video from the 1960s that covers user-centered design principles we still talk about today: buff.ly/4b0tWV1

Re-reading my UX Benchmarking mistakes article, I realized I missed a key one: Not starting with 'Why?' Every research project needs clear goals & benchmarks are no different. Start by asking what your benchmark will achieve & how you'll use it. buff.ly/3Un9lTX

@mariapage It’s beautiful bread and French toast as a crisis I’m for it

Made shokupan bread last night, which turned into french toast this morning. Highly recommended. Maybe better than brioche? You have no idea how often I dream of starting a small coffee shop/bakehouse by the sea... 😅 Is this the start of my midlife crisis?

The skills required for any job gradually change over time. As the digital landscape evolves, what skills do you think will be crucial for UX researchers in the years ahead? #UXResearch #DigitalStrategy

Icons are small but they make a huge difference to a user’s experience. A well-designed icon can be instantly understood, guiding users and saving them precious time. Have you ever considered how the design itself impacts usability? buff.ly/43XcRZq