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📚 Articles of the Week
Synthetic users: is there a place for AI-generated users in UX Research?
Trusting AI over real users? Here’s why it might cost you more than you think. Daniel Mitev, 8 May 2025
How to measure research impact with the Researcher Effort Score
Use surveys and embed RES in tools to gauge researcher effort, track trends over time, analyze qualitative feedback, and connect scores to organizational goals—driving continuous research process improvements. Pedro Vargas, 8 May 2025
How AI is changing user research jobs
AI mentions in user research roles are increasing, mainly for developing AI features and requiring prior experience. Researchers should highlight AI work and experiment with AI tools to enhance workflows. Thomas Stokes, 7 May 2025
Cookie Consent Design: How UI Choices and User Psychology Influence Privacy Decisions
Interface design strongly influences privacy choices, often overriding user preferences. Design ethically by balancing effort, testing segments, and ensuring transparent, informed consent to build trust and comply with regulations. Maria Panagiotidi, 7 May 2025
2 researchers, 3k employees: Democratizing research at Flight Centre
Empowering non-researchers with training, tools, and clear boundaries scales research efforts effectively. Focus on culture, infrastructure, and oversight to maintain quality and drive organizational impact. William Yanko, 7 May 2025
5 tips to set yourself up for success in a new UXR role
Establish relationships through intro chats, ask questions early, engage in team rituals, review past research, and start with manageable projects to build confidence and integrate smoothly into new user research roles. Hannah Kirkbride, 7 May 2025
How to nail UX research education for stakeholders
Effective UX research education should be learner-centered, interactive, and relevant. Focus on real problems, share vulnerabilities, and use engaging techniques to foster understanding and independent research skills among teams. Johanna Jagow, 8 May 2025
From optional to essential: The new AI imperative for research
Embracing reflexive AI use is crucial for research growth. Prioritize experimentation, integrate AI early in design, and share learnings to unlock AI's 10X multiplier potential in insights and efficiency. Natan Voitenkov, 8 May 2025
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🎥 Video of the Week
Building effective operations in design and research
Su Milazzo talks about the role of operations in UX, especially where design and research operations overlap. She explains that operations work to reduce friction and improve workflows for internal teams, using empathy and change management to help them succeed. Su Milazzo, 8 May 2025
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🔉 Audio of the Week
From Hype to Insight: Llewyn Paine on AI, UX, and Critical Thinking
This explores the impact of AI on UX and the importance of critical thinking. Consider evaluating AI tools through criteria like user impact, ethical considerations, and transparency before adoption. The Rosenfeld Review Podcast, 7 May 2025
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