Fostering a flexible research and design practice

Designers and researchers are better together! Join us as we meld design and research practices to allow for more flexibility and achieve better results.

Are you wearing comfy clothes? Because this week, we're focusing on flexibility.    Everyone faces a moment where you have to refine your methods mid-project or adjust to unforeseen challenges. The good news? Researchers and designers alike can adapt and learn from each other to solve problems and achieve better results.   By mixing and matching approaches, you can collaborate with users in exciting new ways via participatory design techniques—or you can get to the root of a problem quickly with design sprints. Follow along as we guide you through the best of both worlds.   How do you foster flexible practices? Let us know in the People Nerds' Slack community! - The People Nerds Team   There's so much to uncover working with participants beyond interviews. Use these strategies to effectively collaborate with users and harness the benefits of participatory design.   COME TOGETHER, RIGHT NOW KEEP READING - MORE ON THIS TOPIC Research team of one? Use these tips to make your process more efficient. You should be incorporating design sprints into your research. Here's how to use them. Set yourself up for success and build a user research process that respects your time. How often do you make changes to your research/design approach based on unexpected challenges or input?   1. Very frequently 2. Somewhat frequently 3. Occasionally 4. Rarely 5. Never We'll post the results afterward in our Slack community! Join Dscout's research panel for an inside look at what we're building. Be the first to test new features and products, share your feedback, and influence our product roadmap with your insights. Your voice will help shape the future of Dscout!   SIGN ME UP AirBnB is looking for a Quantitative Staff UX Researcher. StubHub is recruiting a UX Researcher. Coinbase is hiring a User Research Intern. I enjoy research most when it's a team sport. I derive a lot of satisfaction from hiring and coaching researchers. Seeing others' careers develop is the most rewarding part of the job. Loi Sessions Goulet Head of Research, Consumer, Material Bank Via Lean, Sustainable Team Building in Today's Climate Ready to scale your research program? Successfully scaling research requires effective stakeholder collaboration, flexible methods, and insights designed for impact.   See how Dscout can help you with all three. Dscout, 222 North LaSalle St, Chicago, IL Unsubscribe Manage preferences