Profiling Product Teams & Predicting Research Needs
We can build a simple profile to predict where, and what kind, of research support our teams will need.
Dave's Research Co.
getting a handle on product strategy
External Loops vs. Internal Cycles
Valuable insight emerges from external feedback loops. Impact develops through internal operating cycles.
User Research and Its Inevitable Evolution
User research is evolving — inevitably, and somewhat predictably.
The Structure of User Experience
A model of how “UX” works, and the critical forces that drive the team's product development.
A Spectrum of Perspectives: Design, Product, and Business
To align with product, research must recognize and balance design and business perspectives.
Where UX Research Is Working
As research evolves, the practice will hook into the organization in new ways.
The Fundamental Research Question
Product teams must answer one question about their users: "what are they doing right now?"
Continuous Discovery vs. Research Projects
An emerging paradigm, in opposition to project-based research, equips product teams to make informed decisions in short cycles.