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Heuristic Evaluation in UX Research: What It Is, How to Do It, and Best Practices
User experience (UX) plays a crucial role in the success of any digital product. One effective method to improve UX is heuristic evaluation. This technique helps identify usability problems early, saving time and resources while enhancing user satisfaction. This post explains what heuristic evaluation is, how to conduct it, and shares best practices to get the most from this approach. A UX researcher performing heuristic evaluation on a website interface What Is Heuristic Eva

Philip Burgess
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Choosing the Ideal UX Research Method for Your Next Study
Understanding users is the foundation of creating successful digital products. But with so many UX research methods available, how do you pick the one that fits your study best? Choosing the right method can save time, reduce costs, and deliver insights that truly improve user experience. This guide breaks down key factors to consider and offers practical advice to help you select the ideal UX research method for your next project. Researcher reviewing user interaction data o

Philip Burgess
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Mastering Card Sorting in UX Research for Deeper User Understanding
Understanding how users organize information is key to creating intuitive digital experiences. Card sorting is a simple yet powerful UX research method that reveals how users think about content and structure. By mastering card sorting, designers and researchers can build websites, apps, and products that feel natural and easy to navigate. This post explains what card sorting is, how to run effective sessions, and how to analyze results to unlock valuable user insights. Card

Philip Burgess
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Navigating UX with Tree Testing: A Guide to Smarter Information Architecture
User experience depends heavily on how easily people find what they need. When websites or apps have confusing menus or unclear navigation, users get frustrated and leave. Tree testing offers a simple but powerful way to improve information architecture by testing how users move through a site’s structure before design or coding begins. This guide explains how tree testing works and how it can help create clearer, more user-friendly navigation. Wireframe of website navigation

Philip Burgess
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How to Deal with Difficult Stakeholders and Product Owners Who Don’t Value UX Research
User experience (UX) research is crucial for building products that truly meet user needs. Yet, many UX professionals face a common challenge: stakeholders and product owners who do not see the value in investing time and resources into UX research. This resistance can slow down projects, reduce product quality, and create frustration for UX teams. Understanding how to navigate these situations can help you advocate for UX research effectively and build stronger collaboration

Philip Burgess
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Why UX Research Findings Sometimes Don’t Get Implemented (And What You Can Do About It)
User experience (UX) research is essential for creating products that truly meet users’ needs. Yet, many teams struggle to turn research findings into real changes. You might have seen this happen: after weeks of interviews, surveys, or usability tests, the insights sit in a report gathering dust. Why does this happen? And how can you make sure your UX research leads to action? This post explores common reasons UX research findings fail to get implemented and offers practical

Philip Burgess
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What Makes a Great UX Researcher
\User experience (UX) research shapes how people interact with products and services. A great UX researcher uncovers real user needs and behaviors, guiding design decisions that improve usability and satisfaction. But what qualities set the best UX researchers apart? This post explores the skills, mindset, and approaches that make a UX researcher truly effective. A UX researcher reviewing user feedback notes on a whiteboard Strong Curiosity and Empathy Great UX researchers st

Philip Burgess
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What Makes a Great UX Research Test Plan
Creating a UX research test plan is a critical step in understanding how users interact with a product. A well-crafted test plan guides the research process, ensures clear objectives, and helps teams gather meaningful insights. Without a solid plan, research can become unfocused, wasting time and resources. This post explores the essential elements that make a UX research test plan effective and practical. A UX research workspace with notes and wireframes Define Clear Researc

Philip Burgess
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The Most Common Mistakes UX Researchers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
User experience (UX) research plays a crucial role in designing products that truly meet users' needs. Yet, even experienced UX researchers can fall into common traps that reduce the value of their work. These mistakes can lead to misleading conclusions, wasted resources, and missed opportunities to improve user satisfaction. Understanding these pitfalls and learning how to avoid them helps researchers deliver clearer insights and stronger design recommendations. A UX researc

Philip Burgess
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