UX Research Geeks

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UX Research Geeks is unsurprisingly a podcast all about User Experience, Design, Research, and everything that goes along with it. It is hosted by a senior UX researcher and overall a badass human Tina Ličková, brought to you by UXtweak (www.uxtweak.com), an all-in-one UX research tool. Join us in geeking out over research with senior researchers, designers, speakers, CEOs, startup founders, and many many more. See what's Tina – UX Reasearch Geeks host up to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lickova/ If you have any inquiries about the podcast, write to us at geekspodcast@uxtweak.com

  1. uxcon special w/ Bryce Johnson | Accessibility and inclusive design | #62

    8月28日

    uxcon special w/ Bryce Johnson | Accessibility and inclusive design | #62

    Get 10% off your conference passes with our special code "uxtweakatuxcon". Tickets available at uxcon.io. Bryce, an inclusive designer at Microsoft and co-founder of the Inclusive Tech Lab, discusses the inclusive design process and the philosophy he adopted to create accessible and inclusive products with and for people with disabilities, especially in the gaming industry. Bryce also gives practical advice on where and how to engage with different users to create more accessible and inclusive designs.  👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/bryce-johnson-accessibility-and-inclusive-design/ Episode highlights 00:02:09 - Inclusive design approach and philosophy 00:01:32 - Motivation for inclusive design  00:05:57 - The Xbox adaptive controller   00:08:38 - AI and accessibility 00:10:51 - Participatory design and research  00:19:16 - Advice for researchers About our guest Bryce Johnson  Bryce is an inclusive designer for Microsoft Windows + Devices, where he is devoted to ensuring Microsoft products are accessible. Bryce initiated and designed the Inclusive Tech Lab at Microsoft, which has now hosted over twenty thousand visitors; it is a facility where people can explore how people with disabilities interact with Microsoft products and services. He strives to design systems of accessibility enhancement, like the Surface Adaptive Kit, across our devices. Bryce is one of the inventors of the Xbox Adaptive Controller and a proud member of the Microsoft Adaptive Accessories team. 🔎 Where to follow Bryce LinkedIn 👉 Did you know that UXtweak also offers a series of webinars packed with practical knowledge for UX professionals? Check out the episode with Stéphanie Walter, where she talks about overcoming the challenges of enterprise UX: https://www.youtube.com/live/d9p4ShC_fMA?si=eYEl_S0UErpJiT4B  About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    23 分钟
  2. 8月21日

    Olivia Ponedel | Using user insights to bring teams together | #61

    Olivia Ponedel, a meticulous product designer, discusses her experience of working at different startups and acting as a middleman to bridge the gaps between product, sales, and engineering teams and users. She shares how research in startups requires flexibility, close collaboration, and finding ways to connect user insights to business priorities to have an impact on product decisions.  👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/olivia-ponedel-using-user-insights-to-bring-teams-together Episode highlights 00:01:23 Olivia’s background  00:03:06 Olivia’s role in Finix Payments  00:08:11 Research methods and prioritization  00:18:44 Reflections on UX research  00:21:32 Closing thoughts About our guest Olivia Ponedel Olivia is a meticulous product designer with deep experience bringing user empathy and clarity to complex systems—from consumer fintech and enterprise logistics to payment processing workflows. At the time of this recording, she led the design of no-code payment tools at Finix Payments, helping drive the company’s expansion from software platforms to direct merchants. Olivia now works at Meta, where she leads design for effective business communications in the advertiser experience.  🔎 Where to follow Olivia LinkedIn 👉 Did you know that UXtweak also offers a series of webinars packed with practical knowledge for UX professionals? Check out the episode with Stéphanie Walter, where she talks about overcoming the challenges of enterprise UX: https://www.youtube.com/live/d9p4ShC_fMA?si=eYEl_S0UErpJiT4B  About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková,  a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    24 分钟
  3. 7月29日

    Hannah Knowles | Freedom in UX Research | #60

    Hannah Knowles, a senior UX Researcher with over 10 years of experience in the field, discusses freedom in UX research. She talks about achieving flexibility in UX research, what it means to do things your own way, and how to have fun while doing UX research. She gives great practical advice on organizing research processes, adjusting frameworks for more effective research, and building relationships with other teams.  👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/hannah-knowles-freedom-in-ux-research Episode highlights 00:00:34 Hannah’s journey into UX research  00:04:23 Defining freedom in UX research  00:11:36 Breaking the rules in UX research  00:21:03 Dealing with boredom in research  00:22:54 Automating and gamifying recruitment   00:24:36 Adopting to constraints and stakeholder management  00:31:43 Integrating research into daily activities 00:31:43 Changes in public sector research  00:37:44 Being bold and practical in research 00:40:08 Final thoughts  About our guest Hannah Knowles Hannah is a UX researcher with over a decade of experience helping product teams make smarter, faster decisions. She has a thing for working on public sector services, the grittier the better, and nothing is grittier than healthcare (especially women's health). She worked her way up the chain to be head of research, but she just couldn’t keep away from the hustle of a product team. Instead, she’s focused on how to scale down UX research methods so even the leanest teams can get some insight. Her mantra? Good research comes in small packages.  🔎 Where to follow Hannah LinkedIn   👉 Did you know that UXtweak also offers a series of webinars packed with practical knowledge for UX professionals? Check out the episode with Stéphanie Walter, where she talks about overcoming the challenges of enterprise UX: https://www.youtube.com/live/d9p4ShC_fMA?si=eYEl_S0UErpJiT4B  About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková,  a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    37 分钟
  4. 7月8日

    Chui Chui Tan | Mastering cross-cultural research | #59

    Chui Chui, a cross-cultural researcher and strategist, discusses how to do cross-cultural research and why simply hiring a local research agency in the new market might not be the best approach. Chui Chui also shares practical tips and exercises on how to get buy-in from your stakeholders. 👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/chui-chui-tan-mastering-cross-cultural-research Episode highlights 00:01:32 - Cross-cultural research and strategy  00:03:33 - Case study: A dating app in Japan  00:06:37 - Understanding cultural ecosystems 00:14:21 - Cultural activation toolkit  00:21:50 - Practical tips for cultural research  00:25:16 - Challenges in cross-cultural research 00:29:38 - Planning and recruitment considerations  00:39:58 - Conclusion and resources About our guest Chui Chui Tan  Chui Chui Tan is a cross-cultural strategist, advisor and author of Research for Global Growth: Strategies and Guidance for Cross-Cultural Insights. For over two decades, she has helped companies like Spotify, Netflix, Fiverr and Bumble expand and thrive in more than 50 markets, not by simply translating content but by culturalising their product strategies, proposition and growth plans through deep cultural and market intelligence. She works closely with product and UX teams to uncover the hidden cultural assumptions in design and decision-making, helping them build experiences that resonate globally and feel local everywhere. Chui Chui also advises at board and C-suite level, guiding leadership teams through international growth, cross-market complexity and culturally-informed innovation so products and businesses don’t just scale, they land. 🔎 Where to follow Chui Chui LinkedIn 👉 Did you know that UXtweak also offers a series of webinars packed with practical knowledge for UX professionals? Check out the episode with Stéphanie Walter, where she talks about overcoming the challenges of enterprise UX: https://www.youtube.com/live/d9p4ShC_fMA?si=eYEl_S0UErpJiT4B  About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    41 分钟
  5. Tadeas Adamjak | UX research resistance insights | #58

    6月18日

    Tadeas Adamjak | UX research resistance insights | #58

    Tadeas Adamjak discusses the most common objections to UX research and how to overcome them using understanding, communication, and persistence. He stresses the importance of building alliances and maintaining regular conversations with stakeholders.  👉Note: This conversation is based on our Dealing with Resistance in UX Research report.  👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: Episode highlights 00:01:36 – Meet the Head of Growth at UXtweak 00:01:48 – Challenges in UX research 00:04:52 – Common objections and their impact 00:07:55 – Top objections to UX research00:10:16 – Best strategies to overcome objections 00:14:43 – Tips for effective UX research 00:28:51 – Leveraging AI in UX research  About our guest Tadeas Adamjak Tadeas Adamjak is a CX/UX consultant and Head of Growth at UXtweak, a UX research platform that supports hundreds of research, product, and design teams worldwide. He is also one of the team members behind industry initiatives, including the 'Dealing with Resistance to UX Research' report, 'AI in UX Research' report, and Research Recruities: Award for the Best Recruiting Stories. 🔎 Where to follow Tadeas LinkedIn  👉 Did you know that UXtweak also offers a series of webinars packed with practical knowledge for UX professionals? Check out the episode with Kevin Liang, where he talks about driving strategy in reactive environments. About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    30 分钟
  6. Bansi Mehta | Legacy systems, users, and enterprise realities| #57

    5月26日

    Bansi Mehta | Legacy systems, users, and enterprise realities| #57

    Bansi discusses her journey working with legacy systems, especially in healthcare and B2B. She dives into the tricky parts of updating old software, balancing the needs of users and businesses, and how to make things better without breaking what’s already working.  👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/guides/podcast/bansi-mehta-legacy-systems/ Episode highlights 00:07:32 – Key traits of legacy systems00:09:56 – Balancing Big Picture and Deep Research00:17:21 – Aligning business and research goals00:21:50 – The importance of edge cases00:24:36 – Managing power users vs. novices00:28:08 – Connect with Bansi on LinkedIn About our guest Bansi Mehta Bansi Mehta is a seasoned UX design leader with over 15 years of experience, having worked at Aims Digital, 3D PLM, and Cybage. In 2011, she founded Koru Technologies (rebranded as Koru UX Design LLP in 2017), aiming to bring consumer-grade UX to B2B and enterprise applications. What began as a vision to improve workplace UX has since evolved into a leading design agency specializing in B2B products and healthcare software solutions for North America. Bansi has led successful projects for clients such as eClinicalWorks, Redwood Software, and EasyHealth, using user-centered design to drive business success. Her mission is to craft meaningful user experiences that address complex business needs while improving daily user interactions. 🔎 Where to follow Basi LinkedIn  👉 Did you know that UXtweak also offers a series of webinars packed with practical knowledge for UX professionals? Check out the episode with Kevin Liang, where he talks about driving strategy in reactive environments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZVm112Io4k&list=PLHN9Xnxn7kezRonCw0uACirsurAYEGhNA&index=9&ab_channel=UXtweak  About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    30 分钟
  7. Su Milazzo | Building effective operations in design and research | #56

    5月5日

    Su Milazzo | Building effective operations in design and research | #56

    Su Milazzo talks about the role of operations in UX, especially where design and research operations overlap. She explains that operations work to reduce friction and improve workflows for internal teams, using empathy and change management to help them succeed. 👉 Note: We apologize for the recording quality, which has been affected by technical difficulties.  👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/su-milazzo-building-effective-operations/ Episode highlights 00:03:02 - Defining Operations00:12:17 - Empathy and Observability in Research Ops00:21:01 - The Benefits of Ops00:27:10 - The Need for Specialized Ops Roles00:30:20 - What Makes a Good Design Ops Practitioner?00:33:32 - Closing ThoughtsAbout our guest Su Milazzo Su Milazzo is a design and product operations leader with over 10 years of experience driving change in UX and cross-functional operations. She has a proven track record leading global teams to create user-centered solutions for both internal and external clients.  Su specializes in blending design, strategy, and operations with a strong focus on empathy, inclusive practices, and collaboration across all levels of an organization. 🔎 Where to follow Su LinkedIn  👉 Did you know that UXtweak also offers a series of webinars packed with practical knowledge for UX professionals? Check out the episode with Kevin Liang, where he talks about driving strategy in reactive environments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZVm112Io4k&list=PLHN9Xnxn7kezRonCw0uACirsurAYEGhNA&index=9&ab_channel=UXtweak  About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    35 分钟
  8. SPECIAL: Learnings from interviewing 50 researchers w/Tina Lickova

    4月16日

    SPECIAL: Learnings from interviewing 50 researchers w/Tina Lickova

    The episode features Marek Štrba interviewing Tina Ličková about what she's learned through the 50 episodes of UX Research Geeks. The conversation highlights key takeaways from past guests, such as trust in research, structuring reports, and the role of research ops in building sustainable practices. Tina also shares her personal growth and how the podcast has influenced her work. 👉 Link to the webinar with Vitaly Friedman. 👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/tina-lickova-special/ You can find the entire webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q91P9TqDq-c&ab_channel=UXtweak Episode highlights 00:03:06 – Tina’s journey from advertising to UX research00:09:37 – The evolution of the UX Research Geeks podcast 00:13:05 – Interviewing, Listening, and Learning00:15:09 – Earning Trust in B2B Research00:17:58 – Structuring Research Findings00:21:00 – The Power of Aha Moments00:24:44 - Structuring Knowledge00:26:53 - Start with Research Ops00:29:52 - Cooks vs. Restaurant Managers00:37:52 - Adapting Existing Research Infrastructure00:44:52 - Finding the Right Problem: It Takes Time (and a Bit of Annoyance)About Tina ličková  Tina Lickova is a digital product expert specializing in research and product strategy. She helps clients to discover new business opportunities as well optimize existing products. She is also a host of UXR Geeks podcast and an aspiring product manager. 🔎 Where to follow Tina and Marek Tina Ličková/ Marek Štrba About this podcast: Welcome to UX Research Geeks, where Tina Ličková, a researcher and strategist, talks with researchers from around the globe about topics that matter to them.  🐝 Brought to you by UXtweak, an all-in-one UX research software. Start your research for free at: https://www.uxtweak.com/ 👈 🐝 Where to follow UXtweak: LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube / Facebook / Twitter

    47 分钟

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UX Research Geeks is unsurprisingly a podcast all about User Experience, Design, Research, and everything that goes along with it. It is hosted by a senior UX researcher and overall a badass human Tina Ličková, brought to you by UXtweak (www.uxtweak.com), an all-in-one UX research tool. Join us in geeking out over research with senior researchers, designers, speakers, CEOs, startup founders, and many many more. See what's Tina – UX Reasearch Geeks host up to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lickova/ If you have any inquiries about the podcast, write to us at geekspodcast@uxtweak.com

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