When January 1 comes around, we tend to look forward — planning out the upcoming year, brainstorming how we can improve upon last year, and setting goals and new objectives. Here at AnswerLab, we can’t wait to share new insights and UX research trends with you in 2023.
But before we started planning ahead, we took a look back at our most read articles in 2022. From how to solve customer experience issues to why you should conduct hardware UX research to the difference between findings and insights, our readers found these topics the most engaging this past year:
To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022, we spoke with UX leaders from Google, Sony, Meta, and Uber to gather their thoughts on building an accessibility-centered product culture. They explained how they're overcoming barriers, reaping the benefits, and preparing for the future of digital accessibility.
People have high expectations of the products they use. 75% of companies think they’re customer-centric, but only 30% of consumers agree. In this article, we explore the ways we’ve seen UX research solve everyday CX issues.
Last fall, we took a deep dive into the trends we’re seeing across our research and thought about how our clients could address them in 2023. Whether you’re launching a new product or wanting to implement DEI practices, we identified trends and patterns for you to keep an eye on.
During Pride Month, Brenna Traynor, Principal UX Researcher, wrote this article on why inclusive research is critical, particularly with LGBTQIA+ populations. Representative samples are vital to the success of research. Whether you want to conduct an experience gap study or make sure you’re including the LGBTQIA+ community in your recruitment efforts, read on to learn inclusive research practices you need to consider and implement throughout the research lifecycle.
A client came to us with a customer retention problem and they needed our help understanding why. Check out how mixed methods UX research, rather than just usability, helped us answer their question.
Inclusive research is a critical part of every UX research program, from ensuring a diverse recruit in every study to conducting intentional research with underrepresented populations. In our guide to DEI user research, you will take away steps to implement right now to create inclusive experiences.