PinnedPublished inUX CollectiveLife after Spotify: what no one tells you about life after layoffsIn December 2023, I was part of the 17% impacted by the layoffs at Spotify as a User Researcher. Since then, I have been navigating the…May 7, 202489May 7, 202489
Published inILLUMINATIONCan Music Make You Fall in Love? How Music Shapes Romance, Attraction, and HeartbreakFrom the first song that sparks attraction to the tunes that help us heal after heartbreak, music profoundly influences how we experience…Mar 52Mar 52
Published inILLUMINATIONWhy Do We Love Music? The Science Behind Our Emotional Connection to SoundOur deep connection to music is rooted in universal, evolutionary elements that transcend culture and time, shaping how we communicate…Feb 72Feb 72
Published inUX CollectivePsychology principles every UX researcher and designer should knowGreat UX is more than just aesthetics — it’s understanding how people think, feel, and behave. Discover the essential principles that can…Jan 232Jan 232
Published inILLUMINATIONSoundtrack Your Success: Using Music to Achieve Your Goals in 2025The start of a new year often brings a sense of renewed purpose, one underrated yet powerful tool can help you stay on track: music.Jan 202Jan 202
Published inILLUMINATIONThe Soundtrack of Squid Game: How Music Shapes the Experience for Players and ViewersSquid Game uses music to blur the lines between performance and reality, and control and chaos, for both the players and us as the…Jan 105Jan 105
Published inILLUMINATIONSeasonal Spending: How Christmas Music Influences Consumer BehaviourRetailers have long used the emotional power of Christmas music to create a festive mood, spark nostalgia, and encourage you to spend more…Dec 17, 202424Dec 17, 202424
Published inUX CollectiveDuolingo wrapped: your year in languages, streaks, and progressDuolingo’s Year in Review may have just outshone Spotify Wrapped this year.Dec 10, 20244Dec 10, 20244
Published inILLUMINATIONVinyl Records and Nostalgia: The Appeal of Analog MusicIn a digital world, why are we still drawn to vinyl? It’s more than just the sound — it’s about nostalgia, memory, and emotional…Dec 6, 20245Dec 6, 20245
Published inUX CollectiveI was laid off from Spotify one year ago: here’s what I’ve learntLast December, I was laid off from my UXR job at Spotify. A year later, time and reflection have provided me with fresh and valuable…Dec 2, 202432Dec 2, 202432
