By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Building a research repository is a common challenge for many teams. Often, these repositories end up as cluttered archives that few people use. The goal is to create a space where research is easy to find, understand, and apply. When done right, a research repository becomes a valuable tool that supports decision-making and collaboration. Why Teams Struggle with Research Repositories Many teams collect valuable research but fail to orga

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Research teams often face a common challenge: managing incoming requests that vary widely in scope, urgency, and detail. Without a clear system, requests can become chaotic, leading to missed deadlines, unclear objectives, and wasted effort. Creating a structured research request intake process transforms this chaos into clarity, helping teams deliver better results efficiently. Organized research request board showing categorized tasks

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader 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 no