Usability testing, for pros and newbies alike

Plus, see how one solopreneur approaches pricing models for her business, and learn how to run an ideation workshop to activate insights.

Usability testing, in a nutshell Whether you're novel to usability testing or a seasoned pro, there's always something fresh and useful to learn. We're excited to share a featured content roundup, bringing together all of People Nerds' usability knowledge under one roof.   FROM SOUP TO NUTS  This week's community poll Answer with a click this week, see the results in next week's newsletter.   My ideal professional work situation is: 1. In-house at a single company 2. At an agency working with many companies 3. Freelancing under my own business 4. Starting a business with a trusted colleague/friend 5. Unsure—still figuring that out The right pricing model for your UX business Creating the best pricing structure for your own UX business is no short order. Nikki Anderson-Stanier shares her mothods for those bold enough to strike out on their own—or anyone who would like a peek behind the curtain. PLINKO, ANYONE? Run a captivating ideation workshop Revel in one of the rare times that quantity is valued over quality. This updated goodie from the archives lays out the best times to run an ideation workshop, plus comes with plenty of ideas on how to make it a roaring success. RAZZLE DAZZLE 'EM The reality is, as human beings, we are so socialized to just do and move and keep creating that we don't really provide time for assessment of why we think what we think, or why we do what we do. Antionette Carroll President and CEO (Founder) at Creative Reaction Lab Read more from Antionette on the People Nerds blog! More we're discussing: Bringing democratization into your organization may seem intimidating, but there's no reason to get the scaries. We walk you through some of the best ways to introduce the concept. You've done the research. You've shared your brilliant insights. And then…crickets. Inaction. Malaise. Learn how to translate your insights into action, so your research has an impact. Writing the pitch perfect resume may feel impossible, but it doesn't have to be! This guide walks you through how to optimize your UX resume to start scoring dream interviews. What we're hearing: Team-building strategy is especially important during industry-wide shifts and uncertainty. Here's a primer from Google on some best practices and considerations. Are you facing a self-imposed or unexpected professional "pivot?" Lauren Elizabeth shares her experience and reflects on what helped her make sense of it all. Leaders love learning from others who have been there. Check out First Round Review's 2022 recap, featuring advice and strategy from tech entrepreneurs.   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