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#146 - Building a UX Research Team From Scratch with Julian Della Mattia of the180
Episode 146
Erin and special co-host Ben Wiedmaier are joined by Julian Della Mattia of the180 for a deep dive into being UX team-of-one. Julian has been the fir…
2 years, 1 month ago
#145 - Kick-Start Creativity Using Desk Research with Victoria Sakal of Wonder
Episode 145
In this episode, Erin chats with Victoria Sakal, Head of Growth at Wonder, all about desk (or secondary) research—think web searches, checking intern…
2 years, 2 months ago
#144 - The Craft of Sample Sizes with Lauren Stern of WHOOP
Episode 144
In this episode, Carol and Erin dive into all things research sample sizes with Lauren Stern. No matter your experience with user research, you'll ne…
2 years, 2 months ago
#143 - Harnessing AI For Better Insights with George Whitfield of MIT and FindOurView
Episode 143
Carol and Erin welcome George Whitfield, an expert in applying AI to the analysis of qualitative data. George discusses the intricate challenges of l…
2 years, 2 months ago
#142 - Quantifying Research Impact with Ruby Pryor of Rex
Episode 142
In this episode Carol and Erin are joined by Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex, a consulting firm specializing in UX research and strategic design.
They exp…
2 years, 3 months ago
#141 - The Chaos Theory of Event Networking with Bryan Dosono of eBay
Episode 141
In this episode of Awkward Silences, Carol and Erin dive into the world of conference networking and planning with Bryan Dosono, a staff UX research …
2 years, 3 months ago
#140 - Should You Leave Academia? Advice for Researchers with Joe Stubenrauch
Episode 140
The decision to leave academia can be difficult. Often, it involves giving up a stable career path and a lifetime commitment to a particular field of…
2 years, 6 months ago
#139 - Content Design and the Power of Simple Language with Erica Jorgensen
Episode 139
How often do you think about content design? The answer, most likely, is: “not enough”.
The work of a Content Designer involves fitting the right word…
2 years, 7 months ago
#138 - Designers as Change Agents with Maria Giudice
Episode 138
“I realized that design is about helping people make sense of the world. And I looked at the world differently then… treating everything like a desig…
2 years, 7 months ago
#137 - Practical Strategies to Foster Customer Obsession with Prayag Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Marvin
Episode 137
What company isn’t “customer obsessed”? Well, a lot, as it turns out.
That’s not for lack of caring—but building a customer-centric culture is easier…
2 years, 8 months ago