Research isn't enough anymore. Now what?

Hey UXR fam!

We want to invite you to the meetup co-hosted with the Human Centred Design (HCD) UAE, bringing together designers, researchers, and product teams in the same room.

In many teams across Dubai and the UAE, research still isn’t a given.
Sometimes it’s not done at all.
Sometimes it’s done quickly by product managers or founders.
Sometimes designers are expected to focus purely on delivery.

And even when research does happen…
It often struggles to influence decisions.
Insights get lost. Teams move forward without clarity.

So the question isn’t just how to do more research.
It’s what actually makes research matter.

This Human Centred Design (HCD) UAE Meetup explores what needs to change. From research craft to ResearchOps to AI, we’ll unpack the real gap between insight and impact through a live panel discussion. Expect honest perspectives, practical experiences, and an open conversation with the community.

Stay tuned as we reveal the panel over the coming weeks.
Spoiler🤫 - our Nathan is invited as one of the speakers!

If you work in design, research, product, or leadership and have ever wondered why research doesn’t always land, this conversation is for you.

📍 Building A5, Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis
🗓 Thursday, 21 May
⏰ 6.30PM