30 min
Jason Garrison on Anthro to UX with Matt Artz Anthro to UX with Matt Artz
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In this Anthro to UX podcast episode, Jason Garrison speaks with Matt Artz about his UX journey. The conversation covers Jason's journey from being an educator to becoming a cultural anthropologist and eventually transitioning to UX research. Throughout the episode, Jason emphasizes the importance of empathy, networking, and relationship-building in UX research. Additionally, he provides guidance on pursuing a PhD in anthropology and delves into the role of research operations in UX, discussing strategic thinking and emotional intelligence. Jason also highlights the benefits of embedded ethnography for understanding research team function and growth and offers advice for breaking into research operations.
About Jason Garrison
Jason Garrison is a seasoned UX Researcher, currently leading projects at AnswerLab, where he utilizes his mastery in mixed-methods to deliver valuable ethnographies and help clients understand their target audiences better. With over five years in the field, his journey has encompassed roles at UX Cabin, Comcast, Rock Central, and Google, each contributing to his unique skill set. His tenure has been marked by significant achievements such as initiating the first user research program for the Rocket Mortgage Mobile app at Rock Central and enhancing internal developer tools at Google. Jason's ability to empathize with users and translate insights into actionable results, combined with his dedication to inclusivity, makes him a valuable asset in the UX industry.
Key Moments
00:00:00 Introduction to the Anthro to UX podcast
00:00:38 Introduction to Jason Garrison
00:01:28 Jason's early interest in anthropology
00:02:25 Jason's practicum in Malaysia and exposure to applied anthropology
00:04:10 Jason's interest in the practical application of anthropology
00:05:57 Jason's discovery of UX during the pandemic
00:07:08 Jason's transition to UX research
00:09:30 The importance of storytelling in UX research
00:11:20 The role of empathy in UX research
00:06:28 Jason's decision not to pursue a PhD in anthropology
00:08:14 Discussion on the value of a PhD for UX research
00:10:00 Jason's view on the practical application of anthropology in UX
00:11:37 Addressing the criticism of anthropology being watered down in UX
00:12:47 Importance of anthropology in
In this Anthro to UX podcast episode, Jason Garrison speaks with Matt Artz about his UX journey. The conversation covers Jason's journey from being an educator to becoming a cultural anthropologist and eventually transitioning to UX research. Throughout the episode, Jason emphasizes the importance of empathy, networking, and relationship-building in UX research. Additionally, he provides guidance on pursuing a PhD in anthropology and delves into the role of research operations in UX, discussing strategic thinking and emotional intelligence. Jason also highlights the benefits of embedded ethnography for understanding research team function and growth and offers advice for breaking into research operations.
About Jason Garrison
Jason Garrison is a seasoned UX Researcher, currently leading projects at AnswerLab, where he utilizes his mastery in mixed-methods to deliver valuable ethnographies and help clients understand their target audiences better. With over five years in the field, his journey has encompassed roles at UX Cabin, Comcast, Rock Central, and Google, each contributing to his unique skill set. His tenure has been marked by significant achievements such as initiating the first user research program for the Rocket Mortgage Mobile app at Rock Central and enhancing internal developer tools at Google. Jason's ability to empathize with users and translate insights into actionable results, combined with his dedication to inclusivity, makes him a valuable asset in the UX industry.
Key Moments
00:00:00 Introduction to the Anthro to UX podcast
00:00:38 Introduction to Jason Garrison
00:01:28 Jason's early interest in anthropology
00:02:25 Jason's practicum in Malaysia and exposure to applied anthropology
00:04:10 Jason's interest in the practical application of anthropology
00:05:57 Jason's discovery of UX during the pandemic
00:07:08 Jason's transition to UX research
00:09:30 The importance of storytelling in UX research
00:11:20 The role of empathy in UX research
00:06:28 Jason's decision not to pursue a PhD in anthropology
00:08:14 Discussion on the value of a PhD for UX research
00:10:00 Jason's view on the practical application of anthropology in UX
00:11:37 Addressing the criticism of anthropology being watered down in UX
00:12:47 Importance of anthropology in
30 min