3 most versatile UX research methods that got me my first job

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0:00 Intro
0:32 The myth of UXR methods
1:53 Usability interviews
3:16 Semi-structured IDIs
6:00 Survey methodology (not too) deep dive

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☺ About Me ☺
Hello there! I’m Aona, creator of AonaTalks, also a Senior UX Researcher (UXR) working in Silicon Valley. Topics I enjoy talking include but not limited to UX research, UX career growth, and Silicon Valley fashion and lifestyle. I hope my content can help aspiring and like-minded UXers find their personal and professional footing in this field. Thank you for visiting my channel! I hope you find what you are looking for.

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» Video: Sony ZV1
» Audio: Rode NT USB mini
» Edit: Final Cut Pro
» Channel Art: Procreate (on iPad Pro)

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☺ Disclaimer ☺
My opinions are my own and they do not represent my employer in any way.
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[palmerjones]

So helpful to know the various labels/ names one type of method can be called!.. I personally would love a video going into detail about what tools you use for creating UXR Surveys and how you determine what kind of survey you are going to use for a specific research project. Love your channel!

[g]

Finally someone who tells you exactly what's important.
No ambiguity just facts. Thank you!!

[megalaughs]

Aona, this was a great video. I watch it when I was on a treadmill last night. Now, I watched it again to take notes.
Actually, I spend learning about UX every day alongside my job hunting. So, now I plan to learn different layers of these methods as you said..

Thank you SO SO MUCH for preparing amazing and insightful content for FREE.
I am an international student here and I am so proud of you that you made it as an international student as well....
:)

[Weirdazw]

Thank you Aona, for the Insightful videos. Please do a video on how to improve our ability to conduct on each of the methodologies you mentioned. Thank you

[nhlez]

Hey Aona, I just wanted to say this was a really great video, you were concise, informative and generous with your advice. Thank you! I'm a market researcher but I have seen increasing demand from clients to understand CX, UX and MR and how they intersect and I'm particularly interested in upskilling/learning more about UXR as I feel there's a lot of similarities in the skillset between the two professions. Thanks again! 😊

[michellearrieta]

Thanks your positivity and the information you shared are helpful.

[MrGregmills]

Not gonna lie - I had to watch this video a few times and deeply google quite a bit of the vernacular you used when describing the background of the 3 types - It was very humbling knowing how high level my actual knowledge of these 3 types is vs. how the 3 types can be broken down into individual skills. This channel has given me everything I need to roadmap my own personal development as a new up-and-coming UXR.

Background: I've been in the UX world as a self-taught generalist from the east coast, and I'm aiming to become a specialist in UXR. Your channel is one of the most important resources I've come across to help me get there. You're doing great work, Aona! Thanks again!

[AndyProctor]

Thanks for this! Though I haven't interviewed a ton of users, I have done over a hundred interviews for my podcast where I talk with high-profile strangers and ask them pretty vulnerable questions that they go deep with me on! I love podcasting for this reason - it is like an IDI. It's like one of my favorite things to do in life so this makes me more excited to go the direction of UXR after my PhD. I also worked at Qualtrics for a time and have a ton of experience in survey design. I helped dozens of researchers in both academia and business to design and set up their surveys and I have done a few of these in my grad program too. I just need to strengthen my Usability Testing and stats skills. This is super helpful stuff. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[zihanzhang]

and by the way, I was literally starting from the first video you posted, and go through them one by one. Took me two hours to get here, I think i am gonna take a break and continue tomorrow. Thanks a lot for making these videos!!!

[heathersalfrank]

I actually believe I can be better at usability interviews so something I do is on the side I participate in usability studies. This helps me see what I can do better in my interviews but also get perspective of the people joining my studies.

[Edwina]

Thank you Aona, All your videos are super clear and helpful !

[madebyymira]

so glad i stumbled across your channel! im a ux design student so super excited to see research content :)

[brianamanalo]

Super helpful. I’m evaluating this field right now for a potential career move. Thank you so much!

[userexperiencedesigner]

Thank you Aona, your videos are always so informative. I learned a lot!!

[anthrogroup]

Aona my dear, you have been incredible helpful and organized in the way you segmented all your different videos and its content. Thank you for sharing your insights with us.

[krupalishah]

Love this video <3 many useful nuggets <3 trying my best to transition into UXR and I needed this. Thanks Aona :)

[shoshysam]

Hi Aona! great content! Can you please create a video solely on IDI?

[stephendallasdraws]

Thanks! I'll be sure to add a section to my resume about research methods!

[asma]

Hi Aona! thank you for this insightful video :) I lover your super possitive vibes

[k.chanel]

Hi, aona! I just want to say I appreciate this video. I'm a senior in college studying mass communications and a little far in to change my major at the last minute (despite not being particularly passionate about my major anymore), but I heard about UXR and UX Writing and decided to start researching. This video is helpful in breaking down some methods for me and I'm legitimately about to just look at all of your videos to see how I can successfully transition. Thank you so much!!