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You know what’s super exciting? How many awesome UX conferences are coming up in 2025! 🤩 We’ve compiled a colorful list of 23 upcoming conferences 🌈 Some in-person, others online, and also several hybrid conferences. So no matter where you are and what time of the year works best for you, chances are high that you’ll find a conference that suits your needs this year! You might even bump into us at a couple of these 😁👋 Here's a full overview: https://lnkd.in/dYEZRxvW #uxresearch #uxconferences

Switching research repositories can feel like a daunting task—especially when years of research data are at stake. But what if it didn’t have to be? 💡 That’s exactly what Julie R. and M. Ryan Chipley, Ph.D. from SAS discovered when they moved from Dovetail to Condens. They needed a stable, secure, and cost-effective alternative, but the thought of migrating all their data felt like a major undertaking. With hands-on support from Condens, their entire repository was seamlessly transferred overnight, without any data loss. Now, they're working more efficiently with a flexible, intuitive platform that fits their needs. 🌟 SAS's journey proves that switching research repositories can be smooth and stress-free with the right support. Swipe to see how they made the move to Condens—and what they gained in the process. 🔗 Link to the full case study is in the comments 👇

One of the habits we’re proud to have kept alive at Condens since day one is personally informing customers about new releases that relate to feedback they shared. This practice, which Maximilian introduced in the very early days, is something we continue to do even as we grow. We noticed that our users appreciate being informed directly. It’s a chance to show that their input genuinely shapes our product. And it’s a nice way of staying in touch personally in a world of mass communication. In this example a single conversation spans 8 months, with 28 messages exchanged (still counting). Ideas, feedback, experiences - all valuable insights we receive directly from users that help us to continuously improve Condens. As our customer base expands and the feedback grows, we’re committed to keeping this practice alive. It’s one of the ways we build a meaningful connection with the people who use our product.

I strongly believe that it’s better to use AI for smaller more scoped tasks (instead of giving it larger tasks that are more broad) throughout the progression of a user research project. My reasoning for this is threefold: 1️⃣ Smaller tasks require less context. You can define the task in a way that doesn’t require AI to know a ton about your organization or industry - context that is hard to provide - and still provide good results. 2️⃣ Smaller tasks require less input data. You can specify a relevant subset of data to provide as input and this reduces the risk of running into the technical limitations LLMs face today. There’s good evidence that too much input produces worse results. 3️⃣ Smaller scoped tasks give you the chance to review, adjust, and refine the direction of the analysis well before any final results are produced. The likelihood of errors accumulating is lower, and it’s a lot easier to spot and fix any mistakes early. On the contrary, AI-produced results of broader tasks tend to have worse quality and thus require proportionally more time to correct. How we use AI can surely change in the future, but in its current state, this is how I think AI can be best applied to user research. #ai #uxresearch

Ever been here? You’ve just wrapped up a research session, and now you need to... 🙌 Share a quick update to keep your team engaged. ✍️ Provide an overview to stakeholders who couldn’t attend. 🤞 Check if a past interview mentions something relevant for your current project. And, of course, you need to do it fast. That’s where Session Summaries come in. They help you: ⏩ Quickly summarize a Session without diving into hours of analysis. 🤝 Keep your team aligned, especially if they missed the live interview. 💡 Ensure everyone—teammates and stakeholders alike—has a clear, ongoing understanding of your users. With Session Summaries you can stay fast, focused, and in sync—even when the pressure’s on.

🌟 The #UXResearch community is flush with talent, innovation, and dedication!  🌟 We’re excited to spotlight some Top Voices who consistently share fresh perspectives and shine a light on the future of user-centered design. 💡✨ These researchers keep us inspired with insights on the latest in the UXR ecosystem and practical tips to elevate your research skills. Featuring: Caitlin Sullivan, Nikki Anderson, Kate Moran, Julian Della Mattia, Odette Jansen, Sarah Gibbons, Kate Towsey, Emily DiLeo, Cory Lebson 🎉 Follow them to stay ahead in the world of UXR! 🙌 Who did we miss? We know this list isn’t exhaustive, so drop your favorite experts in the comments so we can all discover more brilliant voices to follow and celebrate! #UXR #UserResearch #TopVoices

More and more companies are hungry for new research insights, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to wanting new researchers ⛅️ So what does this mean for the researcher role? Join us on Jan. 29 for a very insightful discussion with Julian Della Mattia about the future of the researcher role, and how to fully leverage the researcher skillset! You can register for the event here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4B8tkkh

🍾 Let’s get this year started with some fresh new insights! 🥳 Don’t miss out on opportunities to learn about: 🙌 Making the most of the “researcher” role (hosted by Condens w. Julian Della Mattia) 🚗 Driving business decisions with UXR (hosted by UXtweak®) 👩⚕️ The needs of frontline workers (hosted by UX Research and Strategy Group) 💪 Making an impact with UXR (hosted by UX Researchers Guild) P.S. Most of these events are 🆓! Check out our January 2025 UX Research Meetup & Event Guide for all the details 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXWRHxDf Want to stay up-to-date on the latest UX Research events and news? Join our mailing list 👉 https://lnkd.in/gj7_ekPe Happy connecting and learning! ✨

2025 is fast upon us, and since hindsight is 20/20, let’s take a look back at some of the incredible experiences we’ve had this year! 👀 💛 This year was all about building connections - within our team, at conferences, and across the online community. 🚀 Condens made big strides too, introducing AI-powered features to speed up analysis, US-based server hosting, and many other big and small improvements. (And yes, we’re already gearing up for some exciting updates in 2025 😉) Swipe through the slides for a closer look at our 2024 highlights. Here’s to an even more curious and insightful 2025! 🥳 Featuring: Stéphanie Walter, Kate Moran, Emily DiLeo, 🧿 Meltem, Natalja Laurey, Alexander Schüller, Christian Richards, Collin Pfender, Iva Anušić, Phillis Chang, Erik Theißen, Julian Harrer, Olivia Johnson, Alexander Knoll, Matěj Švejda, Maximilian Hackenschmied, Mati Rivieccio Vega, Sara Gaweł, Sina Schreiber, Bernadett Kacsor, Chandramohan Sudar, Lena Halberstadt

🎉 It's that time of year again: year-end reflections! Here are a few highlights that made 2024 special for me 1️⃣ Our team grew like never before This year, we welcomed 5 amazing new colleagues to Condens: Phillis, Olivia, Erik, Iva, and Julian – plus our pawsome office companion, Tara 🐾. This growth has brought fresh perspectives and new skills that have all been valuable contributions to our team. At the same time we’ve worked hard to stay lean, streamlined processes and embraced automation. 2️⃣ A full year in our new office We’ve made it our cozy home, celebrated some fantastic team events, and leveled up our table tennis skills 🏓. Now, we’re on the hunt for a new office sport for 2025 – darts? Table ice hockey? Got a fun suggestion? Share your ideas! 3️⃣ Seeing long-term impact from our customers' work We’re so proud of the incredible things our customers are able to achieve with Condens. This year, we were particularly inspired by the stories that some of them shared. Just a few include Christian Richards from the The Weir Group PLC, Alexander Schüller from XXXLdigital – Part of XXXL Group, and Collin Pfender from ShiftKey. What their stories all have in common is that patience and consistent effort pay off. A good reminder that while quick wins are great, meaningful change takes time. Seeing our customers elevate research maturity and create real impact with their research repositories has been amazing. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! 🌟