The User Condition by CleverX

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The User Condition by CleverX is a podcast on product design, research, user experience, and behavioral insights. In each short, sharp episode, we turn complex concepts into crisp takeaways—equipping product teams, founders, designers, and researchers with actionable knowledge in minutes. From buyer psychology and usability testing to pricing experiments and PMF challenges, The User Condition helps you stay ahead of what matters. Join us in rethinking how teams learn what users really want. Hit play, and let’s build smarter — one user insight at a time. By CleverX - a user research platform.

Episodes

  1. 06/17/2025

    Cross-cultural personas: the underrated UX superpower

    You can’t design for someone you don’t understand. In this episode of The User Condition, we dive into the world of cross-cultural UX and why personas rooted in real behavior - not assumptions - are your best weapon for building globally resonant products. We’ll cover: - What cross-cultural UX actually means - Why design isn’t universal — and never was - How to research users across geographies and cultures - What good cross-cultural personas look like - Actionable steps to start building your own Whether you’re building in San Francisco or São Paulo, if your users live beyond your bubble, this episode is for you. Visit ⁠⁠CleverX⁠⁠ to find real humans to test your product in user interviews, surveys, and usability tests. #productresearch #productdesign #uidesign #uxresearch #startups #crossculturalUX

    5 min

  2. 06/01/2025

    Why Big Tech Research Doesn’t Work for Startups

    Startups live in a different world than Big Tech. So why are so many founders copying their UX research methods? In this episode of The User Condition, Noah unpacks why the playbooks from companies like Meta or Apple break down in the zero-to-one phase — and what early-stage teams should be doing instead. You’ll learn why discovery matters more than validation, how to keep research scrappy (but useful), and how to get real insights without fancy tools or big budgets. Whether you’re a solo founder, early PM, or the only designer on your team — this one’s for you. Visit ⁠CleverX⁠ to find real humans to test your product in user interviews, surveys, and usability tests. #productresearch #productdesign #uidesign #uxresearch #startups

    3 min

  3. 05/22/2025

    Synthetic Users vs Real Users: Where Does the Line Get Drawn?

    AI-generated users are here — but should they have a place in UX research? In this episode, Noah unpacks the rise of synthetic users, what they are, how they’re built, and where they might be useful. But more importantly, we look at what they can’t replicate: human emotion, context, and behavioral depth. At CleverX, we’re not anti-AI — we’re just pro human insight. Listen in for a sharp, practical take on how (and when) synthetic users fit into your research stack — and why real users will always matter more. Visit CleverX to find real humans to test in surveys, user interviews, and usability tests. #productresearch #productdesign #uidesign #uxresearch

    5 min

  4. 05/21/2025

    The Power of Personas — Building for Real People

    Welcome to the very first episode of The User Condition by CleverX — your bite-sized podcast for practical insights on user research, product research, and user experience. In this episode, Noah breaks down one of the most misunderstood (and often skipped) tools in product design: personas. Why do some apps feel like they just get you while others completely miss the mark? The answer often comes down to how well teams understand their users — and personas are the bridge. Learn how to create personas that actually work, how to avoid common mistakes, and how companies like Spotify, Airbnb, and Amazon use them to shape unforgettable user experiences. Whether you’re a designer, PM, or founder, this episode will help you rethink the way you build. Visit CleverX to conduct user interviews, usability test, and surveys with verified professionals.

    5 min
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The User Condition by CleverX is a podcast on product design, research, user experience, and behavioral insights. In each short, sharp episode, we turn complex concepts into crisp takeaways—equipping product teams, founders, designers, and researchers with actionable knowledge in minutes. From buyer psychology and usability testing to pricing experiments and PMF challenges, The User Condition helps you stay ahead of what matters. Join us in rethinking how teams learn what users really want. Hit play, and let’s build smarter — one user insight at a time. By CleverX - a user research platform.

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