Go back to the future with this innovative research method

Plus, learn how to launch an internal newsletter and know what to consider when switching industries in UXR.

See into the future with participatory visioning Seeking a new research method to shake things up? Look no further than participatory visioning, a groundbreaking tool that allows consumers to help innovate a company's next big product concept. This guide breaks down how to make it happen.   GREAT SCOTT!  This week's community poll Answer with a click this week, see the results in next week's newsletter.   A primary focus for me/my team this new year is to: 1. Expand the scope of questions "research" tackles 2. Invite new teammates to conduct/collaborate on research 3. Experiment with new methods, tools, or approaches 4. Vary the outputs and deliverables used in shareouts 5. Keep the trains running and change next to nothing Launch an impactful newsletter Sometimes the best way to get the word out about your team's UX accomplishments is through a good old-fashioned newsletter. Nikki Anderson-Stanier walks through her tried-and-true methods for making internal comms sing, including a handy template. ROCKET MAAAN Switch industries in user research Interested in making a lateral move? How your research may look different between industries, but your lack of experience in a certain sector could serve you in unexpected ways. BACK IN THE UXXR If we end up asking a bunch of deep emotional questions about a short interaction, then we're sort of like the person who proposes marriage after a cup of coffee. Cyd Harrell Chief Digital Services Officer City and County of San Francisco Read more from Cyd on the People Nerds blog! More we're discussing: With the new year ahead, there's no better time than now to structure and scale your team for lasting impact. Check out our growth and hiring tips. Working with the government to conduct UX research isn't exactly what this writer expected—but maybe that was a good thing. How do people approach car buying and research? This partnership with dscout illuminated some interesting patterns. What we're hearing: Research software offers UXRs a unique opportunity to improve accessibility. Lenovo's design team explains. Evolve your design handoffs with dev into a collaboration site with this illustrated guide from UX Collective. Operations pros support all manner of human insights processes. Here's a look at the world of design ops specifically. 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, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences