More info and registration here.
I’m giving the closing talk, and I’ll be looking at some of the history of the user research field, and some possible “futures”: Looking Back…to Look Ahead.
I hope to see you there, in person, in New York City (with a remote option), March 25 – 27.
I’ve found this to be a unique event, both in the depth of talks and the breadth of experiences, perspectives and angles on the crucial topics within user research. I’m honored to be part of this event – in person in New York (and with a remote option), later this month – and I hope to see you there!
As part of the Advancing Research conference, I’ll be teaching a full-day workshop (registration info here) on March 27th.
Interviewing is undeniably one of the most valuable and commonly used user research tools. Yet it’s often not used well, because:
Results may be inaccurate or reveal nothing new, suggesting the wrong design or business responses, or they may miss the crucial nuance that points to innovative breakthrough opportunities.
In this highly interactive workshop, Steve Portigal will teach you crucial techniques for successful user research, and give you an opportunity to practice and reflect in a supportive environment.
Target Audience
This workshop will be valuable to anyone who is using user research to inform the decisions their organizations make. This includes both people with “researcher” in their job description, as well as designers, engineers, and product managers (also known as “People Who Do Research.”) If you’re new to interviewing people, you’ll learn the fundamentals; if you’ve been doing research for a while you’ll benefit from the opportunity to reflect on and improve your own practice.
It’s been a few years since I’ve done an in-person workshop open the public on the east coast. Please pass this along to your friends and colleagues who might benefit!