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UX Research Geeks

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. Steve Bromley | The world of games user research | #46

    OCT 16

    Steve Bromley | The world of games user research | #46

    Steve shares insights from his decade in gaming research, discussing the contrast between indie studios and larger companies. He covers the challenges faced in game research, ethical concerns when working with children, and provides advice on breaking into a career in game research. 👉 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/steve-bromley-games-user-research/ Episode highlights 00:02:04 – Steve’s background in gaming research 00:05:49 – Comparing work with indie studios and larger companies 00:18:23 – Challenges of research in games 00:28:36 – Ethical considerations when conducting research with children 00:31:16 – Tips for starting a career in game research About our guest Steve Bromley Steve is an experienced user research consultant based in London, specializing in building new user research teams and conducting user research for video games. He’s the author of Building User Research Teams and How To Be A Games User Researcher. He is also the director of gamesuserresearch.com, where he provides consultancy and runs playtests for game studios. With a passion for advancing games user research, Steve regularly speaks at global conferences and shares his expertise through writing. 🔎 Where to follow Steve LinkedIn / Website 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 min
  2. Sarah Doody | Navigating UX careers | #45

    OCT 1

    Sarah Doody | Navigating UX careers | #45

    Sarah explains why UX researchers struggle with building effective portfolios and marketing themselves. She highlights common mistakes researchers make, offers tips for navigating NDAs, and suggests ways to showcase the business impact of their work. Sarah also provides strategies for standing out in a competitive job market and advice for freelancers. 👉 Link to study about current state of research resistance from UXtweak. 👉 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/sarah-doody-navigating-ux-careers/  Episode highlights 00:01:26 – Sarah’s background and career shift 00:05:49 – Common UX portfolio mistakes 00:09:09 – Handling NDAs in portfolios 00:20:15 – Interview preparation tips 00:27:57 – Freelancers’ application tips 00:29:54 – Sarah’s closing thoughts on careers About our guest Sarah Doody Sarah Doody is the founder of Career Strategy Lab™, a program that helps UX and product professionals at all career stages navigate their job search and articulate their skills and experience through individualized and group coaching. She is also the host of the Career Strategy Lab podcast.  Since 2021, professionals who have worked with Sarah have increased their salaries by 40% on average and have been hired at prestigious brands such as Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, Nordstrom, Spotify, Blue Origin on average in 3.5 months. The program has been so successful since it’s launch that the combined salary of program graduates hired topped nearly $6 million. Sarah has been named a Future of Work expert by Forbes and is a regular Forbes.com contributor. She has also been featured in Fast Company, Insider, Fox Business, and more.  For more information on Sarah and her work, programs, or speaking engagements, please visit her website, or find her on YouTube (30k), LinkedIn (70k), Instagram (18k), or Twitter (28k). 🔎 Where to follow Sarah   LinkedIn / Instagram / Twitter  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

    31 min
  3. Noam Segal | Garbage metrics: the case against NPS | #44

    SEP 18

    Noam Segal | Garbage metrics: the case against NPS | #44

    Noam discusses why NPS is a flawed metric and why companies should stop using it. He explains the issues with NPS from a survey science perspective and suggests better alternatives for measuring customer satisfaction and engagement. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:  https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/noam-segal-nps-the-garbage-metrics/ Episode highlights 00:01:36 – Noam’s background 00:07:07 – Introduction to NPS flaws 00:16:10 – Creation of npsistheworst.com 00:19:59 – Alternatives to NPS 00:23:26 – Focus on custom KPIs over NPS 00:31:33 – UX researchers’ role in metrics and ethics 00:34:30 – Noam’s closing thoughts About our guest Noam Segal Noam Segal is a UX leader with experience at companies like Airbnb, Intercom, Wealthfront, X, and Meta. He’s currently Senior Research Manager at Upwork and founder of The Disruptive Coach, offering career coaching and resources for tech professionals. He helps individuals and teams grow, and has taught at Stanford and Harvard, as well as spoken at major industry conferences like UXRConf and Quant UX Con. 🔎 Where to follow Noam LinkedIn / Rosenfeld 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

    36 min
  4. Zsuzsa Kovacs | Hidden Risks of Surveys | #43

    SEP 6

    Zsuzsa Kovacs | Hidden Risks of Surveys | #43

    Zsuzsa Kovács talks about the problems with using surveys in UX research and why she prefers interviews. She explains how surveys can be biased and miss important details. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:  https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/zsuzsa-kovacs-surveys Episode highlights 00:01:45 – Zsuzsa’s Background in UX 00:05:56 – Problems with Surveys 00:10:29 – Why Interviews Are Better 00:23:06 – Handling Stakeholder Expectations About our guest Zsuzsa Kovacs Zsuzsa is a Freelance Lead UX Researcher, who has worked in UX since 2008. She tried many different roles around building products but in every role her main focus was involving users in the process early on and keeping them close. She enjoys talking to people, seeing products through their eyes, understanding their point of view. She is interested in psychology, especially areas that affect research. She is a co-organiser of the Amuse UX Conference. 🔎 Where to follow Zsuzsa LinkedIn  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 min
  5. Matt Wallaert | Personas vs. archetypes: why personas might not work | #42

    AUG 19

    Matt Wallaert | Personas vs. archetypes: why personas might not work | #42

    Matt shares his perspective on personas and why he favors behavioral archetypes. He discusses the strengths and pitfalls of personas, the role of behavioral science in UX research, and alternative methods for building empathy beyond traditional research. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:  https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/matt-wallaert-personas-vs-archetypes/ Episode highlights 00:00:59 - Guest Introduction 00:06:45 - Critique of Personas 00:13:13 - Behavioral Archetypes 00:22:01 - Building Empathy 00:24:36 - Research and User Advocacy About our guest Matt Wallaert For almost 20 years, Matt Wallaert has been applying behavioral science to practical problems.  After leaving academia, his career as an executive lead from startups (Thrive, Churnless) to the Fortune 500 (Microsoft, CapGemini) and back again, before founding BeSci.io (Behavioral Science in organizations), where he and the world’s most experienced behavioral science leaders help companies grow applied behavioral science capabilities within their organizations. In his book Start At The End and other writings, as well as hundreds of talks from the UN to SXSW, Wallaert details how the cycle of behavioral strategy, insights, design, and evaluation can help us build products and services that change behavior.  From the janitor to the CEO, his approachable frameworks show how everyone can incorporate behavioral science into what they do, no PhD required. Wallaert’s side projects consistently focus on creating greater equity in the world, like GetRaised, which has helped underpaid women ask for and earn over $3.6B in salary increases, and his research reports, like MediocreWhiteMen, blend humor and science to help work toward change.  He can usually be found wearing cowboy boots and gesturing wildly.  🔎 Where to follow Matt LinkedIn / His web 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 min
  6. Pamela Escobar | Financial psychology in Mexico | #41

    AUG 9

    Pamela Escobar | Financial psychology in Mexico | #41

    Pamela Escobar and Tina explore cultural perceptions and financial psychology, analyzing how these elements influence attitudes towards money and life choices. With Pamela's expertise and Tina's questions, they provide a detailed examination of how culture, economics, and personal behavior intersect. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:  https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/pamela-escobar-financial-psychology-in-mexico/ Episode highlights 00:00:01 Guest introduction 00:05:19 Cultural differences in research 00:09:22 Financial priorities in Mexico 00:22:51 Research in Latin America 00:27:58 Conclusion About our guest Pamela Escobar Born in Cancun, Mexico, Pamela is a bicultural User experience designer with seven years of experience helping companies with cross-cultural products understand complex problems and create innovative solutions. She specializes in generating impactful insights through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research, and enhancing products and services through a human-centric approach. She's passionate about psychology, traveling, food, as well as deep wholehearted conversations. Currently working as a freelancer traveling around the world while researching it, and during her free time enjoying local cuisine or doing water sports back home in Cancun. 🔎 Where to follow Pamela LinkedIn 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 min
  7. uxcon special: Designing for Complex UIs and Measuring UX with Vitaly Friedman┃#40

    JUL 10

    uxcon special: Designing for Complex UIs and Measuring UX with Vitaly Friedman┃#40

    Tina interviews Vitaly, a UX Leader, speaker, and co-founder of Smashing Magazine. Vitaly will host a full-day workshop on designing complex UIs on September 18th, the warm-up day for uxcon vienna 2024, followed by a talk on measuring UX and design impact on September 19th. Their discussion covers aspects of user experience, choosing the right design metrics, and KPIs. Vitaly also shares insights into his daily client work, focusing on evidence-driven design, accessibility, and the importance of understanding user needs to create impactful digital experiences. Tune in for a preview of his upcoming workshop and talk. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:  https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/vitaly-friedman-measuring-ux/ Episode highlights 00:02:57 – Workshop and talk at uxcon vienna 00:04:32 – Measuring UX and design impact 00:17:30 – Risk mitigation through UX research 00:23:08 – Accessibility in design 00:29:32 – Conclusion About our guest Vitaly Friedman Vitaly Friedman is a UX Leader who has been working with mid-size and large organizations for over 19 years, improving UX of complex systems, accessibility, performance, and design. He has collaborated with the European Parliament, OTTO, Zalando, Axel Springer SE, and REWE Digital. As the founder and editor-in-chief of Smashing Magazine, he organizes inclusive "Smashing Conferences" and runs live "UX training". Vitaly thrives in solving complex UX challenges and working with stakeholders. His curiosity extends from interface design to front-end, performance optimization, and accessibility, all with the goal of creating digital experiences that people can easily understand and enjoy. 🔎 Where to follow Vitaly Friedman LinkedIn About uxcon vienna uxcon vienna is a conference dedicated to UX Research and UX Design. It brings together professionals, experts, and enthusiasts in the field of UX to share knowledge, insights, and best practices. The conference is attended by both specialists from both Europe and the US, thus providing a great opportunity for networking or professional exchange. Attendees can expect to learn about the latest trends and developments in UX research and design, gain practical skills, and connect with like-minded individuals. uxcon vienna aims to inspire and empower UX professionals to create impactful user experiences. 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 min
  8. uxcon special: The Power of Collaborative Research | Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa | #39

    JUN 26

    uxcon special: The Power of Collaborative Research | Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa | #39

    Feyikemi, a senior user researcher and strategist, joins host Tina to discuss her upcoming talk at uxcon vienna titled "Co creation, the power of collaborative research among niche user groups." Feyikemi shares her journey from architecture to user research, discussing how she connects with specialized user groups through empathy and collaboration. This conversation offers strategies for UX professionals to build trust with expert users and previews what attendees can expect from Feyikemi’s talk on September 20th at Expedithalle in Vienna. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at:  https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/feyikemi-akinwolemiwa-uxcon-special/ Episode highlights 00:01:16 – Feyikemi's career journey 00:02:38 – Research methodology 00:05:54  – Strategies for collaboration 00:10:30 – Empathy in user research About our guest Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa has over 8 years of research experience across various industries, including developer tools, energy, e-commerce, and education. She is known for her versatility and ability to drive user research in both B2B and B2C sectors. Passionate about solving problems, she balances business needs with research, and understands cultural nuances in global markets. Feyikemi is also skilled in product design, having successfully designed apps and websites, and values storytelling as a tool for effective research. 🔎 Where to follow Fey LinkedIn About uxcon vienna uxcon vienna is a conference dedicated to UX Research and UX Design. It brings together professionals, experts, and enthusiasts in the field of UX to share knowledge, insights, and best practices. The conference is attended by both specialists from both Europe and the US, thus providing a great opportunity for networking or professional exchange. Attendees can expect to learn about the latest trends and developments in UX research and design, gain practical skills, and connect with like-minded individuals. uxcon vienna aims to inspire and empower UX professionals to create impactful user experiences. 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

    15 min
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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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    2022 - 2024
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