PHILIP BURGESS

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Starting a ResearchOps function can feel overwhelming. When I first faced this challenge, I didn’t have a clear roadmap. I knew research was crucial for product success, but organizing it efficiently was a puzzle. Over time, I learned that building ResearchOps is about creating a system that supports research activities, making them smoother and more impactful. If you’re ready to build your ResearchOps function from scratch, I’ll share p

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Every business today relies heavily on digital assets, and repositories often hold the key to unlocking greater value. Yet many organizations treat their repositories as mere storage spaces for code or documents, missing out on their potential to drive business growth and innovation. Transforming your repository into a strategic asset means using it to support decision-making, improve collaboration, and accelerate product development. Th

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader User experience (UX) research generates vast amounts of qualitative and quantitative data. Organizing this data effectively is essential to uncover meaningful insights that improve product design and user satisfaction. One powerful method to manage and analyze UX data is through tagging taxonomies . This guide explains how to build and use tagging taxonomies in UX research, offering practical advice and examples to help you get started.

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Recruiting participants for research, clinical trials, or user studies often feels like a bottleneck. When demand grows, many systems struggle to keep up, leading to delays, increased costs, and compromised data quality. Building a participant recruitment system that scales means creating a process that can handle increasing volumes without losing efficiency or accuracy. This post explains how to design such a system with practical steps

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader User experience (UX) teams in large enterprises face unique challenges as they grow. Managing research efforts across multiple products, teams, and regions can quickly become overwhelming without a clear system in place. This is where ResearchOps plays a crucial role. It provides the structure and support needed to scale UX research effectively, ensuring insights reach the right people at the right time. Understanding why ResearchOps mat

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader User experience (UX) research can feel chaotic without a clear process. Teams often struggle to turn raw data into meaningful insights that guide design decisions. Building a repeatable UX research workflow helps create consistency, saves time, and improves the quality of findings. This post walks through a practical workflow from the initial research planning to the synthesis phase, showing how to set up a system that your team can use

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader User experience (UX) research plays a crucial role in shaping products that meet real user needs. Yet, many organizations struggle to manage UX research effectively across teams and projects. Without clear guidelines, research efforts can become inconsistent, duplicated, or disconnected from business goals. Creating a UX research governance model helps solve these challenges by establishing a structured approach to managing research acti

Creating an internal participant panel can transform how your organization gathers feedback, tests ideas, and makes decisions. Instead of relying on external sources or ad hoc groups, an internal panel offers a reliable, engaged pool of participants who understand your context and can provide timely insights. This guide walks you through the process of building an internal participant panel that fits your organization’s needs and delivers consistent value. Team collaborating

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Creating consistent UX research templates is a challenge when working with a large team. Without a clear standard, research outputs can vary widely, making it difficult to compare findings, share insights, and maintain quality. This post explains practical steps to build and maintain standardized UX research templates that support collaboration and improve the overall research process. Standardized UX research templates organized on a de

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Creating a UX research repository is a smart move for any team that wants to make user insights accessible and actionable. Yet many repositories end up unused, cluttered, or difficult to navigate. The challenge lies not just in collecting research but in building a system that teams want to return to and rely on. This post explains how to build a UX research repository that truly supports your team’s work and encourages ongoing use. UX r

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Research projects often begin with a simple question or idea, but turning that into a successful study requires a clear and organized intake process. Without a structured approach, teams can face delays, miscommunication, and incomplete data. This post explains how to build an effective research intake process using forms, templates, and best practices that keep projects on track and aligned with goals. Research intake form on clipboard

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader User experience (UX) research is essential for creating products that truly meet user needs. Yet, many teams struggle with managing the growing complexity of research activities. This is where ResearchOps comes in. It helps UX teams organize, support, and scale their research efforts effectively. This guide explains what ResearchOps is, why it matters, and how UX teams can benefit from it. Researcher arranging UX study materials on a des

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader User experience (UX) research plays a vital role in creating products that truly meet user needs. For ResearchOps teams, managing and executing research efficiently requires the right set of tools. These tools help streamline workflows, organize data, and deliver insights that drive better design decisions. This post highlights essential UX research tools that every ResearchOps team should know to improve their processes and outcomes. UX

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader User experience (UX) research plays a crucial role in designing products that truly meet user needs. Yet, many organizations face a challenge: how to make UX research accessible to more team members without sacrificing the quality of insights. Opening up research beyond specialized teams can speed up decision-making and foster a user-centered culture. But if not done carefully, it risks producing unreliable or shallow findings. This post

By Philip Burgess | UX Research Leader Research plays a crucial role in shaping products, services, and business decisions. Yet, within the research field, terms like ResearchOps and Research Strategy often cause confusion. Both are essential but serve different purposes. Understanding how they differ helps teams work more effectively and deliver better outcomes. What is ResearchOps? ResearchOps, short for Research Operations, focuses on the practical side of research. It inv

By Philip Burgess When it comes to building a strong UX research practice, having the right tools can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve seen how the right software and platforms can transform raw data into actionable insights, helping teams make smarter, user-centered decisions. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the best UX research tools that truly streamline your workflow and elevate your strategy? Let’s dive into some of the top tools that I

In the fast-paced world of digital products, understanding your users is not just helpful - it’s essential. I’ve seen firsthand how the right tools can transform UX research from a guessing game into a strategic powerhouse. When you have the right resources, you can uncover deep insights, validate assumptions, and ultimately design experiences that resonate. But with so many options out there, which tools truly stand out? Let’s explore some of the best UX research tools that

When I first dove into the world of UX, I quickly realized it’s more than just making things look pretty. It’s about crafting meaningful interactions that resonate with users and drive business success. If you’re aiming to build or scale effective UX research practices, understanding the basics of UX design is crucial. It’s the foundation that supports data-driven decisions and measurable improvements in user satisfaction. Let’s explore the core principles, practical strateg

By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader When it comes to building a user experience that truly resonates, the tools we choose can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how the right UX research platforms can transform raw data into actionable insights. These platforms are not just about collecting information; they are about empowering teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions that elevate the entire product journey. So, what makes a UX research platf

By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader When people think of UX Research Ops, they often imagine dedicated specialists supporting large research teams. But what if you’re a team of one—responsible for planning, running, and delivering every study? The truth is: ResearchOps is even more essential in this context. With limited time and resources, building repeatable systems allows you to scale yourself  and still deliver meaningful impact. Why UX Research Ops Matters for a Solo