Paul BlundenWhy do organizations struggle to show the impact of user research?Data from our research capability scorecard shows that the biggest challenge for organizations is showing the impact from research. Why is…May 31May 31
Paul BlundenRapid Rolling ResearchWhy rolling research is gaining in importance, how it can benefit your organization, and key considerations when planning to start a…May 2May 2
Paul BlundenWhat is the return on your research investment?Organizations have invested heavily in their product research capability from people to technology platforms, supplier infrastructure…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
Paul BlundenThe changing product function and its impact on specialistsIn recent years, the product function has evolved considerably. So has the organizations’ approach to product development and product…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Paul BlundenCustomer vs Product CentricI am currently conducting a series of interviews with product leaders and have begun to form the view that the prevailing opinions about…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
Paul BlundenReflecting on 10-years since the launch of UX24/7In July 2013, UX24/7 was launched with little fanfare. After 12 months of planning and agonizing we were finally ready and began the…Jul 7, 2023Jul 7, 2023
Paul BlundenB2B user research — participant recruitmentIf you are recruiting hard to get participants, that is those with an incidence rate (IR) of below 1% then this post is for you. Hard to…Jun 27, 20231Jun 27, 20231
Paul BlundenAre researchers right to think their profession is in decline and what is the future?I have read a lot recently from researchers worried about their future and the future of the industry. This post seeks to make sense of…Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
Paul BlundenUnique behaviors and cultural differencesI recently interviewed some of my senior Design Research colleagues located around the world, to gain their perspective across a number of…Jun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
Paul BlundenThe impact of AI on UX Researchers and AgenciesAI is heading our way, and whether you like it or not, if you are a design researcher, it will impact the way you work. To me, the…Apr 28, 20231Apr 28, 20231