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UX Research ClubS3-E3: Why Coaching and Mentoring UXR Matter: A conversation with Javier Bargas-AvilaSend us a textIn today's episode, I am delighted to have a conversation with Dr Javier Bargas-Avila.Dr. Javier Bargas-Avila is a UX Research Director with 20+ years of experience, passionate about building exceptional products and high-performing teams. He spent 14 years at Google leading UX research across Cloud, Ads, YouTube, and Play, after founding the HCI lab at the University of Basel.In 2025, he co-founded Astrolabium with Nina Weber, also a former Googler, focusing on coaching and mentoring for UX professionals. They support clients through career transitions, leadership growth, and job...2025-06-2557 minUX Research ClubS3-E2: Why Research Ops Matters: A conversation with Kate TowseySend us a textIn today's episode, I am delighted to have a conversation with TowseyKate Towsey is an independent strategic advisor, ResearchOps guru, and founder of the Cha Cha Club a members' club for ResearchOps professionals. Kate has been at the forefront of ResearchOps for over a decade. The inventor of the widely used acronym PWDR (pau·duh) for “people who do research,” Kate also wrote some of the earliest blog posts about setting up research operations, founded the ResearchOps Community, and launched the #WhatisResearchOps movement, putting ResearchOps on the ma...2025-05-2857 minUX Research ClubS3-E1: Why Accessibility Matters: A Conversation with Julia GurneySend us a textIn this episode of The UX Research Club, I’m joined by Julia Gurney, Senior UX Researcher and Accessibility Lead at Eye Square in Berlin. We discuss why accessibility must be embedded into UX research from the start — not treated as a final step. Julia shares her journey, practical tips for inclusive research, and why accessible design benefits all users, not just those with disabilities.Please find the references mentioned during the episode:Persona Spectrum: This is a more design-focused resource, but it i...2025-04-3055 minUX Research ClubS2-E6: The role of the UX research ManagerSend us a textThis Episode is about the role of the UX Research Manager it will cover the following topics: Why Do We Need UX Research Managers?Some Historical Evolution of UX Research in Organisation Who has managed researchers over the years? The need for UX research managers The Key Difference: IC Researcher vs. UX Research ManagerWhat Does a UX Research Manager Actually Do?How to Transition from UX Researcher to ManagerUXThank you for listening 🙏UX360 Research Summit is happ...2025-03-2621 minUX Research ClubS2-E5: Applying for a UXR roleSend us a textThis Episode is about applying for a UXR role and it will cover the following topics: The importance of understanding the reason why you are applying for a new roleWhat is the current market situationDisappointment is also part of the processThe importance of asking yourself the right questionsWhere are you in your career,Having a plan is essentialThe general process of applying for a UXR role, as well as sharing some advice from my journey along the wayThank you for listening 🙏Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology Podca...2024-03-2733 minUX Research ClubS2-E4: Running a research project (Part 3) - Analysing, preparing and sharingSend us a textThis episode looked at analyzing the data, extracting the main findings, preparing the presentation and sharing it with your stakeholders.Where do you start? Going back to the raw data Create the Excel in which you will capture the analysis Create the themes Go back to the research objectives Extract the main findings Preparing the documentation (deck) Thank you for listening 🙏Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Liste...2023-12-1326 minUX Research ClubS2-E3: Running a research project (Part 2) - Preparing, collecting and storing your dataSend us a textIn the last episode, we looked at how to prepare your research plan and what categories needed to be integrated into it, including the methods to be used. Now that you have decided on the methods you want to use, which participants or respondents you want to take part in your research and without forgetting the objectives and research questions you want to get some answers you now need to start organizing and planning your data collection, collecting data This episode covers: AnalyticsCollecting qualitative dataPr...2023-12-0624 minUX Research ClubS2-E2: Running a research project - Planning your research (Part 1)Send us a textWhile doing a research project, it is important to follow a systematic process, such as preparing a research plan, identifying your participants/respondents, collecting the data, analysing them, extracting and interpreting your data to translate them into actionable insights, and communicating them to your stakeholders. As there is so much to cover to conduct a research project, I will propose 3 episodes to cover all the steps. Planning Before starting any research project, planning or preparation for any research project is essential. I have seen so many...2023-11-2926 minUX Research ClubS2-E1: I need some UX research for my product, where do I start?Send us a textYou are about to launch a product or a new feature. You are still at an early stage of your product development, your product is live, and your analytics are irregular. You want to understand your users, understand the market, and test a new feature. You can have 100 reasons that will trigger your appetite for research.So, now what?This episode will take you through all the steps that you need to follow before making a research request. This episode is not about preparing a research plan...2023-11-2223 minUX Research ClubS1-E9: Guest- Dr Nick FineSend us a textFor today’s episode, we’re having a guest, a very experienced researcher. Dr Nick Fine LinkedIn is a user researcher, UX designer, genuine leader and public speaker. He has been in practice for over 12 years, 8 of which as a freelancer. He has led UX to work for a number of big brands including Coca-Cola, SAB Miller, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, Ernst & Young, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, GSK BT, Virgin Media, Camelot and both the Home and Cabinet Office etc. He specialises in behavioural design and is the fou...2023-02-0849 minUX Research ClubS1-E8: Why looking after your UX Researcher well being is essential?Send us a textThis episode is about the importance to look after the wellness of UX researchers. - It will start with some numbers- It will also cover why UX researchers are struggling and what are the reasons. - It will also give you some tips on how you can best support your UX researchers - finally, it will provide some exercises to help you to cope with your struggle. UX research uses scientific research methods (quantitative and qualitative) to understand and e...2023-02-0138 minUX Research ClubS1-E7: The role of UX researcherSend us a textThis episode is about the role of the UX researcher - It will explain that UX research is not the same discipline as UX design. - It will also cover the different tasks, skill sets and responsibilities of the UX researchers, -It will also draw an account of the top 25 tasks, skill sets and responsibilities which are sometimes miss understood, by the stakeholders. UX research uses scientific research methods (quantitative and qualitative) to understand and evaluate user behaviour, needs, and motivation when using...2023-01-2527 minUX Research ClubS1-E6: Participants in User Experience Research (part2)Send us a textThis episode (part 2) is dedicated to the critical topic: Participants in UX research. We will be covering the following: The importance of Ethics (code of conduct, consent form, etc.) Doing UX research with vulnerable people (children, elderly, people with special needs) Data confidentiality and to which extent you can use the data Incentives Challenges (recruitment, no-show, budget etc.)Keeping the researcher safe if you have any questions you can send me an email or contact me via LinkedIn info@uxresearchclub.com or on LinkedIn...2023-01-1834 minUX Research ClubS1-E5: Participants in User Experience Research (part1)Send us a textThis episode ( part 1) is dedicated to the critical topic: Participants in UX research. We will be covering the following: How do we define a participant? How do we identify them and where? How many participants do we need to get reliable and valid results while using quantitative and qualitative research methods? How and Where do we recruit them?if you want to get access to sample screeners, please send me an email at: info@uxresearchclub.comInspiring Tech Leaders - The Techno...2022-12-1426 minUX Research ClubS1-E4: Which method to use while conducting User Experience Research? When? and Why?Send us a textThis episode is dedicated to identifying which research method to use, when and why. User experience research is essential to the product development cycle. We use quantitative and qualitative research methods, which come from several disciplines. We evaluate the user journeys, the design, and the way how the users interact with the product. As mentioned in a previous episode, user experience research is far more than usability. My Book: Practical User Research Emmanuelle has created this podcast to share with...2022-12-0722 minUX Research ClubS1-E3: ROI (Return On Investment) of doing User Experience ResearchSend us a textToday's episode will cover the benefits of User Experience Research. It will also explain: Why organizations don't really value our (UXR) work?What UX research Return On Investment is?How to record and calculate this Return On Investment achieved by doing a User Experience Research? All of those are supported by examples. Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyMy Book: Practical User...2022-11-3026 minUX Research ClubS1-E2: User Experience Research (UXR) is far more than usabilitySend us a textThis episode is about the fact that User Experience research is far more than usability This episode will start by defining what usability is, and highlight the importance of putting the user at the centre of product development.It will also cover the different approaches that have allowed user experience research to become an incredible discipline that has become essential to all businesses and organizations. UX research uses scientific research methods (quantitative and qualitative) to understand and evaluate user behaviour, needs, and motivation when using a...2022-11-2324 minUX Research ClubS1-E1: The Origin of User Experience ResearchSend us a textSeason 1 | Episode 1This episode is about the origin of user experience research.Where does it come from? What disciplines have influenced it? and how UX research has evolved over several decades.User experience research (UX research) uses scientific research methods (qualitative and qualitative) to understand and assess user behaviour, needs and motivations when using products or digital services. If you have any questions please feel free to send them to: Info@uxresearchclub.comMy Book: Practical User Researchwww.uxr...2022-11-1622 minUX Research ClubComing soon: The UX Research ClubSend us a textMy Book: Practical User Research Emmanuelle has created this podcast to share with you her passion for the UX research discipline. if you have any questions please feel free to contact her on LinkedInIf you want to support the UX Research club, you can write a review, share it with your network, give some stars or buy me a coffee Thank you for listening and supporting the UX Research Club 2022-10-3101 min