Tackling "wicked" problems with Hina Shahid

This week from People Nerds: We discuss social impact design with Hina Shahid, alpha and beta testing, and the power of rolling research.

Designing for "wicked" problems We sat down with Hina Shahid, Founder and Head of Design at Project Pluralist. She talked to us about transitioning into social design, tackling society's "wicked" problems, and the critical impact design thinking can have on today's youth.   CHANGE STARTS NOW Test early, test often: Explore alpha + beta testing Though not a substitute for user testing, alpha and beta testing can be incredibly helpful tools for frequent feedback as you're developing a new product/feature. Nikki Anderson walks us through use cases and tips for these types of tests.   YOU MAY BEGIN YOUR TEST Keep the research rolling The best question to get is, "How can we squeeze in more user research?" The answer: a rolling research program. Find out why, when, and how to set up recurring research that works within your timeline and brings in your team.   LET'S GET IT STARTED This week's community poll Answer with a click this week, see the results in next week's newsletter. In the next year, I expect the demand for research insights at my org to...   1. Decrease                             2. Stay the same                            3. Increase Results from last week (n = 73, results rounded to nearest percent) On average, how often do you share out research insights? (ie. user quotes, reports, presentations, etc.) 40% - Weekly   |    37% - Monthly     |    14% - Quarterly     |     10% - Daily More we're discussing: We compiled all of our best resources for growing in the UX field into a bookmark-able guide. Dive in to take the next (or first!) step in your career. If you're looking for ways to follow-up with participants after a study, or are hoping to further validate initial findings, give an iterative study design a try. What we're hearing: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Research that covers everything from getting started and centering perspectives, to running inclusive research with people with disabilities. Understanding the distinction between product and project teams and how, in Marty Cagan's opinion, it all comes down to ownership.   dscout is hiring a product designer, creative director, and other roles across our product, engineering, CXR, finance, sales, and marketing teams. Check out our open positions here.   dscout is a company composed of People Nerds working to make context-rich human insight an everyday habit across organizations. The dscout platform—Diary, Live, Recruit, and Express—enables remote qualitative research that brings researchers into the moments experienced and shared by real people. Curious about the platform or working with dscout? Talk to an account executive.  dscout, 222 North LaSalle St. Suite 650, Chicago, Illinois 60601, (312) 880-9715 Unsubscribe Manage preferences

All our best career resources in one guide

This week from People Nerds: We share a compilation of all our best UX career resources and walk through iterative study designs.

Your guide to getting started and leveling up in UX We've compiled all our best resources for growing in the field into a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate guide. From landing your first UXR job to scaling your research team, follow this roadmap to take your next step in user research.   BOOKMARK THIS Follow your hunch: Design an iterative study If you've ever found yourself thinking: "I wish I'd asked that question," or "I'd like to validate this," or "I wonder what they meant by that"–give an iterative study a try. We explore four effective iterative study designs to dig into your most compelling responses.   GET THE DESIGNS This week's community poll Answer with a click this week, see the results in next week's newsletter. On average, how often do you share out research insights? (ie. quick user quotes, reports, presentations, etc.)   1. Daily                    2. Weekly                  3. Monthly                  4. Quarterly  Results from last week (n = 90) How would you categorize your stakeholders' involvement in your work?  49% | Collaborative: They play some part in the research's creation/execution/delivery 22% | Cooperative: They're interested in how it's done, but stay out of the way 16% | Transactional: They ask and I deliver 13% | Over-engaged: They are too involved and can disrupt my research practice More we're discussing: Chris Geison discusses the impact of research strategy and how defining it for your team can be the key to securing a seat at the table Amanda Stockwell gives us a rundown on starting a career in UX. We explore everything from bootcamp and course suggestions to resumes and real-world experience tips. What we're hearing: How long is my user research data valid? Explore user research value loss and tips for preserving. Tips for creating engaging UX portfolios and case studies that are effective and just long enough.   dscout is hiring a product designer, creative director, and other roles across our product, engineering, CXR, finance, sales, and marketing teams. Check out our open positions here.   dscout is a company composed of People Nerds working to make context-rich human insight an everyday habit across organizations. The dscout platform—Diary, Live, Recruit, and Express—enables remote qualitative research that brings researchers into the moments experienced and shared by real people. Curious about the platform or working with dscout? Talk to an account executive.  dscout, 222 North LaSalle St. Suite 650, Chicago, Illinois 60601, (312) 880-9715 Unsubscribe Manage preferences