Open UX #20 - Beyond Research Theatre

So many of us have been there: research that exists to rubber-stamp pre-made decisions; and organisations that say they’re "user-centred" but ignore uncomfortable findings.

This 1 hour roundtable discussion is a space for practicing UX/UI designers, researchers & product folk who are tired of rubber-stamp research and want their work to have real impact.

Come swap stories and learnings about:

• When research & workshops were just there to legitimise a direction, or were ignored
• The best and worst ways you’ve seen research findings communicated
• How small design decisions can affect systems, teams or users in surprising ways

Plus "what do we do about it?", exploring:

• What to do when “insights” are welcomed but actions are blocked
• Simple tools that help teams think in wider impact, not just screens
• Quick wins for making insights more actionable without a 40-slide deck

There are no presentations, invited experts or gurus – just a lightly facilitated conversation among peers. Bring your own stories, frustrations and hacks. (And snacks.)

Who's it for?
UX/UI designers, researchers and product owners with some real-world experience in teams or client work. You don’t need to be a research specialist.

How to take part

1. Visit the Open UX Design #20 event page at Open UX Design
2. Sign up
3. RSVP (Note: when the video call begins, only 20 places are available!)