Erika Spear, Ph.D.Preparing a prototype artifact for user researchAs a UX researcher, most of the time we rely on designers to provide us prototypes and artifacts to test. This is a brief guideline on what…Dec 8, 2022Dec 8, 2022
Erika Spear, Ph.D.Career paths for a Senior UX ResearcherAt certain points of their career, many UX researchers will face the career path choice: to remain an individual contributor and subject…Nov 16, 20221Nov 16, 20221
Erika Spear, Ph.D.inUX CollectiveTips and tricks for writing remote unmoderated test scriptsWhen conducting remote unmoderated tests, a constant worry is whether the participants can follow the instructions and provide feedback on…Apr 18, 2020Apr 18, 2020
Erika Spear, Ph.D.inUX CollectiveNote-taking for beginners: a brief guide on taking notes in user interviewsNote taking needs practice, this is just a guide to get you started.Mar 4, 2019Mar 4, 2019
Erika Spear, Ph.D.Mentorship Matters: A Dallas Lean In ExperienceOn the morning of August 11, I attended a Lean In event organized by Dallas Lean In and Hilti. The event invited several industry leaders…Aug 27, 20182Aug 27, 20182
Erika Spear, Ph.D.inUX CollectiveAdding codes to your data — qualitative data coding tools reviewAfter my last post, several people asked me about the tools I used for the coding process. So this article will be focusing on the…Aug 6, 20181Aug 6, 20181
Erika Spear, Ph.D.inUX CollectiveThemes don’t just emerge — coding the qualitative dataInterviews are one of the best methods for qualitative research. Most qualitative UX researchers are familiar with building rapport and…Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
Erika Spear, Ph.D.UX Career Growth: Why You May Need a MentorWe’ve all been there, the mixed feelings of hope and anxiety when venturing into a new life transition. You’ve got the skills, you’ve got…Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018
