S02E18 (#328). Ten years have passed since the first edition of Steve’s legendary book Interviewing Users was released. We reflect back on how user research has evolved during the past decade, and how the importance of user research in order to understand people and their needs is still crucial.
Jul 2025
Season 3 update from James and Per
This is an update to let you know that we have reached the end of Season 3. Have a great summer, and perhaps Per will see you at Camp Digital in Manchester, England, and perhaps James will see you at Web Summer Camp in Opatija, Croatia.
2m 3s
May 2025
Designer burnout with Katrina Alcorn
S03E10 (#338). About 15 years ago Katrina Alcorn suffered from burnout while managing a team of designers and raising a family. Drawing from her own experience, Katrina highlights during our conversation the importance of autonomy, connection, as well as purpose in the workplace.
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Apr 2024
38. User Interviews (feat. Steve Portigal, Research Consultant and Author)
<p>In this episode, we dive into User Interviews with Steve Portigal, discussing their critical role in product development and design research. User interviews, a qualitative method, involve conversations with users to gather insights about their experiences, behaviors, and need ... Show More
45m 43s
Jan 2022
17. User Research Trends: What's Changed and What Hasn't (feat. Erin May and JH Forster, hosts of Awkward Silences)
<p>There is no question that user research has changed over the last two years, but how significant are those changes? The answer is complex, but User Interviews' Erin May (VP Growth & Marketing) and JH Forster (VP Product) demystify these trends and share their observations ... Show More
34m 28s
May 2023
28. Games User Research (feat. Steve Bromley, author and games user researcher)
<p>Have you ever wondered what it's like to usability test a video game? Or what goes on behind the scenes of gaming studios as they prepare for big release dates? In this episode, games user researcher Steve Bromley shares how he got into the field, and what makes games diff ... Show More
34m 23s
<p>In this special episode, Leslie Samuel interviews Michael Stelzner to share behind-the-scenes details about an event 10 years in the making— Social Media Marketing World.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more:</strong> <a href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com ... Show More
