By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader UX Research (UXR) is one of the fastest-growing fields in design and technology. As businesses strive to deliver seamless user experiences, researchers play a crucial role in uncovering user needs, behaviors, and motivations. If you’ve ever been curious about how people interact with products—or you’ve wanted to make technology more intuitive—UX Research might be the perfect career path. But where do you start? Here’s a clear roadmap for

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Senior UX researchers are often the backbone of product strategy—trusted to uncover insights,...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader One of the biggest myths in UX research is that it requires big budgets, fancy tools, and large...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader You’ve run the study, analyzed the data, and pulled together your insights. Now comes the part...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Making the leap from hands-on UX researcher  to UX research manager  is more than a change in...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In an ideal world, product owners (POs) and UX researchers work hand in hand—POs define priorities...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader The strength of a UX research team isn’t just in the expertise of its senior members—it’s in how...

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By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Leadership is more than assigning tasks and hitting deadlines—it’s about inspiring growth,...

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By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), UX researchers...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is often the quiet force behind great products—shaping decisions, reducing risk, and...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is a field built on curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning. But behind every...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In the evolving landscape of digital products and services, UX research has emerged as a strategic...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is a cornerstone of user-centered design—but what happens when the researcher...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Whether you're the first UX researcher at a startup or tasked with scaling a research function in...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is no longer a niche function—it’s a strategic powerhouse that drives product...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader If you’ve been a UX researcher for any length of time, you’ve likely encountered a stakeholder or...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader You’ve conducted rigorous research, synthesized insights, and delivered a beautifully crafted...

By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is more than a job—it’s a craft that blends empathy, curiosity, analytical thinking,...