Design Research Melbourne 27 - The UX Research Reckoning [HYBRID]

Hello Design Researchers!

This month, we're playing off a recent article by Judd Antin, entitled “The UX Research Reckoning”:
No one’s releasing detailed data about which roles were eliminated during this year of layoffs. But from a distance, it appears User Experience Research teams have been absolutely crushed.
Hundreds of UXRs have lost their jobs. Cast aside despite their hard work, so many talented folks deserve an explanation. Here’s the best one I have:
It’s not just the economic crisis. The UX Research discipline of the last 15 years is dying. The reckoning is here. The discipline can still survive and thrive, but we’d better adapt, and quick.

Join us for a panel discussion about what the Reckoning is all about, and what we can do about it. Come with a sense of curiosity. Leave with some hope, and practical tips to apply in your workplace. Our fabulous host Canva will provide pizza & drinks.
You can also dial in via Zoom - details to be provided before the event.

You will need to register your name, email, and accessibility requirements via the Google Form when you RSVP.
If you're joining via Zoom, we'll email you the Zoom link on the night.

Our panellists for the evening are Becky White, Cluny McCullagh, and Weidan Li.

Becky is a UX Research leader passionate about the intersection of research, design, and business strategy. She’s spent over a decade leading research projects with B2C and B2B companies from small startups to Nike, Honeywell, and Atlassian. She currently leads Design Research at Canva, after joining as their first researcher over 3 years ago. The team is now over 20 team members, and hiring!

Cluny got their start in fashion design and consumer forecasting, they soon discovered their love for data, propelling them into the world of data science. Disenchanted by the dehumanizing aspects of big data, Cluny sought a deeper connection with the people behind the numbers, embarking on an eight-year career in Design Research. As an established researcher, Cluny's experience spans roles at Intrepid Group, Culture Amp, A Cloud Guru, Atlassian, and now Canva.

Weidan is a Design Research Lead and coach at SEEK, previously AHM. His role involves mentoring design and product teams to upskill in design research, building research infrastructure including instructions and repositories, and managing research operations.

Our Code of Conduct can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tusIWdwUXw6D8nQ2TMQLBhBslycFNaDp95iAanyh1hE/edit?usp=sharing

Looking forward to seeing you all!

The Design Research Melbourne Committee (Caylie, Emily, and Shane)