UX Research Geeks
Episodes
Unspoken dangers of technology | Anne Njoroge | #69
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anne, an African-based UX researcher, talks about her transition from teaching into the tech scene, reflecting on how her focus on the well-being of i...
Gender and user experience: Improving UX for everyone | Danielle Jernberg | #68
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle, a UX researcher at MasterCard, talks about the intersection of gender and user experience. She explains how users differ on 5 dimensions and...
Navigating UX Leadership | Glauco Cavalheiro | #67
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Glauco, the Research Lead at N26, reflects on his transition from an individual contributor to a UX research leader and the mindset shifts that come w...
Unbiased research is a myth | SL Rao | #66
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SL Rao unpack why bias is unavoidable in research and why the idea of complete objectivity is largely a myth. Drawing on examples from education, publ...
Why Do User Personas Fail? And What to Use Instead | Jennifer Blatz | #65
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jen, a UX researcher at BECU and creator of BlatzChatz, discusses why traditional user personas fail to serve teams. She explains how her frustration ...
Jake Burghardt | Recycling research | #64
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Burghardt, author of "Stop Wasting Research," discusses how organizations leave valuable insights unused from past studies and explains...
Amanda Di Dio | Balancing user needs with technological capabilities in product development | #63
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Di Dio, VP of Partnerships and Operations at Optimistic Design, discusses the challenge of balancing user needs with technological constraints ...
uxcon special w/ Bryce Johnson | Accessibility and inclusive design | #62
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get 10% off your conference passes with our special code "uxtweakatuxcon". Tickets available at uxcon.io. Bryce, an inclusive designer at Microsoft an...
Olivia Ponedel | Using user insights to bring teams together | #61
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Ponedel, a meticulous product designer, discusses her experience of working at different startups and acting as a middleman to bridge the gaps ...
Hannah Knowles | Freedom in UX Research | #60
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Knowles, a senior UX Researcher with over 10 years of experience in the field, discusses freedom in UX research. She talks about achieving flex...
Chui Chui Tan | Mastering cross-cultural research | #59
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chui Chui, a cross-cultural researcher and strategist, discusses how to do cross-cultural research and why simply hiring a local research agency in th...
Tadeas Adamjak | UX research resistance insights | #58
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tadeas Adamjak discusses the most common objections to UX research and how to overcome them using understanding, communication, and persistence. He st...
Bansi Mehta | Legacy systems, users, and enterprise realities| #57
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bansi discusses her journey working with legacy systems, especially in healthcare and B2B. She dives into the tricky parts of updating old software, b...
Su Milazzo | Building effective operations in design and research | #56
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Su Milazzo talks about the role of operations in UX, especially where design and research operations overlap. She explains that operations work to red...
SPECIAL: Learnings from interviewing 50 researchers w/Tina Lickova
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode features Marek Štrba interviewing Tina Ličková about what she's learned through the 50 episodes of UX Research Geeks. The conversat...
Glenn Stevens | Why not to ask why | #55
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Glenn, a UX research consultant, shares his insights on why asking "why" in user research can sometimes be a terrible idea....
SPECIAL: Oghenetejiri Agbodoroba | Women in Design | #54
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special International Women’s Day episode, we talk with Tejiri Agbodoroba, a Nigerian UX designer, about her journey into tech, the challeng...
Gloria Osardu | Turning research into impact | #53
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gloria discusses the role of UX research in organizations, emphasizing how researchers communicate their impact. She shares insights on aligning resea...
Satyam Kantamneni | Bringing research to the C-suite | #52
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Satyam talks about the role of research in organizations, focusing on its connection to leadership and business goals. He explains how researchers can...
Stefan Barac | Making accessibility a standard | #51
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan shares personal stories and practical approaches to accessibility, discussing how inclusive design can create better products and experiences f...
Mariana Salgado | Value of a designer in designing for participation | #50
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mariana discusses her work in participatory design, focusing on immigration policies and public services in Finland. She shares how designers can impr...
Chloe Sharp | Making products that matter | #49
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Sharp shares how research supports innovation, focusing on connecting with stakeholders, measuring ROI, and aligning research with business obje...
Kelly Jura | How user research shaped a brand: a case study | #48
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly discusses the rebranding of Screencast-O-Matic to ScreenPal, focusing on the research and user feedback that drove the change. She explains the ...
Kate Towsey | Scaling Research Ops | #47
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate explores scaling research within organizations, building effective infrastructure, and crafting strategies for solo or small teams. She also touc...
Steve Bromley | The world of games user research | #46
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve shares insights from his decade in gaming research, discussing the contrast between indie studios and larger companies. He covers the challenges...
Sarah Doody | Navigating UX careers | #45
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah explains why UX researchers struggle with building effective portfolios and marketing themselves. She highlights common mistakes researchers mak...
Noam Segal | Garbage metrics: the case against NPS | #44
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noam discusses why NPS is a flawed metric and why companies should stop using it. He explains the issues with NPS from a survey science perspective an...
Zsuzsa Kovacs | Hidden Risks of Surveys | #43
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zsuzsa Kovács talks about the problems with using surveys in UX research and why she prefers interviews. She explains how surveys can be biased and m...
Matt Wallaert | Personas vs. archetypes: why personas might not work | #42
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt shares his perspective on personas and why he favors behavioral archetypes. He discusses the strengths and pitfalls of personas, the role of beha...
Pamela Escobar | Financial psychology in Mexico | #41
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Escobar and Tina explore cultural perceptions and financial psychology, analyzing how these elements influence attitudes towards money and life...
uxcon special: Designing for Complex UIs and Measuring UX with Vitaly Friedman┃#40
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tina interviews Vitaly, a UX Leader, speaker, and co-founder of Smashing Magazine. Vitaly will host a full-day workshop on designing complex UIs on Se...
uxcon special: The Power of Collaborative Research | Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa | #39
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feyikemi, a senior user researcher and strategist, joins host Tina to discuss her upcoming talk at uxcon vienna titled "Co creation, the power of...
uxcon special: Human Connection in a World of AI | Katy Mogal | #38
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Mogal, an expert in design and research, joins Tina to discuss her upcoming talk at uxcon vienna 2024. Scheduled for September 20, Katy, alongsid...
uxcon special: Deep Listening with Indi Young | #37
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Indi Young, a renowned UX expert, as she joins host Tina Ličková to share details about her upcoming full-day workshop on "Listening Deepl...
Konstantin Escher | Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Insights from the UXR Meetup | Season 3 #12
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Konstantin, a psychologist and freelance user researcher, discussing his insights at the UXR Meetup by UXtweak with host Tina Ličková. He explo...
Aiden Hirshfield | Grounded Theory and Continuous Discovery | Season 3 #11
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tina talks with Aiden, a research leader and digital strategy consultant. They discuss the combined power of grounded theory and continuous discovery ...
Suj Premachandran | Shaping Minds: The Intersection of Spirituality and UX Education | Season 3 #10
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tina talks with Suj, who teaches UX design to kids. Suj combines design and empathy to inspire new thinking. We'll explore Suj...
Breanna Gentile | Trauma Informed Research: How trauma and UX comes together | Season 3 #9
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tina Ličková talks with Dr. Breanna Gentile about integrating psychological principles into UX design, focusing on trauma-informed ...
Debbie Slijpen & Karin den Bouwmeester | SPECIAL UXinsight festival: For the bold and curious | Season 3 #8
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Tina discusses the UXinsight festival with its organizers, Karin den Bouwmeester and Debbie Slijpen. They share insights into...
Yao Adantor | AI and UX Research: Guidance from Research Co-pilot | Season 3 #7
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tina talks with Yao about using AI in UX research, focusing on the Research Co-pilot tool. They explore its role in speeding up resea...
Daniel Pidcock & Larissa Schwedersky | Tiny Pieces, Big Picture: The World of Atomic Research | Season 3 #6
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tina talks with Daniel Pidcock and Larissa Schwedersky from Glean.ly, exploring Atomic UX Research and its effective use of varied data for strong res...
Steve Portigal | Exploring UX Research: The Second Edition of 'Interviewing Users' | Season 3 #5
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "UX Research Geeks," Tina interviews Steve Portigal, an acclaimed user experience researcher and author. They discuss the...
Teresa Torres | Role of UX Researchers in Continuous Discovery | Season 3 #4
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Tina talks with Teresa Torres, a notable Product Management Coach. Teresa discusses the Continuous Discovery Framework, addre...
Maria Panagiotidi | Cultural Crossroads: When Research Worlds Collide | Season 3 #3
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Maria and Tina explore the nuances of cultural sensitivity in UX research. Together, they discuss the role of cultural backgrounds in...
Mirjam de Klepper | Cultural Sensitivity in UX Research: A uxcon Moderator's Perspective | Season 3 #2
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mirjam De Klepper brings her expertise in UX research and digital health to discuss the subtle art of moderation, particularly in the...
Nikki Anderson-Stanier | From goals to deep motivations: The beauty of UXR terminology | Season 3 #1
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3 of UX Research Geeks. In this episode, we take a closer look at the world of user experience research terminology with Nikki Ander...
Season 2 #12 | uxcon Special with Aurelia Alston
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aurelia has been fortunate to traverse various types of products, customers, and markets during her time as a researcher - including B2B Saas, digital...
Season 2 #11 | uxcon Special with Zariah Cameron
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zariah is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. She’s an experienced self-taught UX Designer and aims to cultivate a sense of commu...
Season 2 #10 | uxcon Special with Kathleen Asjes
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen is a research & insights leader with 15+ years' experience in digital product development. She enjoys building research capacity from...
Season 2 #9 | uxcon Special with Yao Adantor
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Yao, the first guest of our podcast special with uxcon vienna! Yao Adantor is a User Experience Researcher and Co-Founder of the Research Bookma...
Season 2 #8 | Inside Content Design: Unpacking its Strategic Potential | Erica Jorgensen
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Jorgensen is a staff content designer at Chewy.com and the author of “Strategic Content Design: Tools and Research Techniques for Better UX”...
Season 2 #7 | Embodiment in VR as the future of user research | Evie Gavrilovich
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evie is a UX Researcher and Strategist from Estonia. She specializes in building meaningful digital experiences for humans with unconventional problem...
Season 2 #6 | Special: UXR podcasters geeking out | Mike Green
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Green MBPsS is an award-nominated freelance user researcher, podcast host and digital consultant based in the UK. His clients range from start-u...
Season 2 #5 | The beauty of practical philosophy and it's meaning for the art of questioning | Elke Wiss
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elke is the founder of De Denksmederij and works as a speaker, author and trainer. She guides philosophical conversations and provides training and ed...
Season 2 #4 | Fall in Love with UX: The trajectory, maturity, and a little bit of criticism of our field | Darren Hood
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Hood is a 27+ year veteran of the UX discipline, serving at several successful organizations during his career including the Fortune 50. He hol...
Season 2 #3 |The Strategic Importance of ResearchOps | Julian Della Mattia
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Della Mattia is UX Research Lead at Kiwi.com and founder of the180 Agency. Based in Spain, Julian helps teams build up research practices from ...
Season 2 #2 | Gender Philosophy and Politics 2.0 | Elham Mohtashamzadeh
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eli is a Iranian researcher from Central European university. Her main fields of interest are gender, women’s rights, media representation, social m...
Season 2 #1 | Intersection of Content Strategy and UX Research | Sina Schreiber
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new season of UXR Geeks! This is the first episode, with the one and only Sina Schreiber, UX Researcher & Content Strategist who ma...
#12 | Use of AI in Healthcare and the Push for Fair Research Practises in Enterprise Enviroments | Dr. Gyles Morrison | Digital Healthcare Specials #4
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the last episode of series 1 of UX Reasearch Geeks. Don't worry, we are not going to be stopping anytime soon, we just have to have a small...
#11 | Healthcare digitalization and its implementation around the world | Tjaša Zajc | Digital Healthcare Specials #3
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tjaša Zajc is an internationally recognized digital health moderator and speaker focused on global healthcare digitalization. Brainlab put her on the...
#10 | The Use of Behavioral Science in the Healthcare Space | Sayali Phatak | Digital Healthcare Specials #2
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sayali Phatak is a senior UX researcher working in the digital health industry. Prior to making the jump to industry, she did research in academia foc...
#9 | Bias-aware UX Research in Healthcare | James Mckinnon | Digital Healthcare Specials #1
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Mckinnon is a human-technologist and human-centered researcher in digital health and service design. His work explores areas where business, tec...
#8 | Using Market Research For Better Context in UX | Michaela Mora
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michaela Mora, the founder of Relevant Insights, is an insights professional with a diverse background and more than 20 years of experience working at...
#7 | Conducting UX research in the Pan-African continent | Elizabeth Akpan & Camille Kramer Courbariaux | Part 2
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Akpan is a User researcher at YUX. She is a curious person and has worked on multi-country UX research projects on the African continent and...
#6 | Running a UX business in the Pan-African continent | Camille Kramer Courbariaux | Part 1
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille Kramer-Courbariaux is a Senegal-based entrepreneur, UX researcher, and co-founder of YUX, a pan-African UX research, and design agency. She sp...
#5 | Building Trust in Enterprise Projects | Stéphanie Walter
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stéphanie Walter is a UX Researcher & Designer based in Luxembourg. She has 12+ years of experience and specializes in enterprise UX and mobile. ...
#4 | The current state of UX/CX, start-up & business management | Debbie Levitt
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Levitt, MBA is the CXO of DeltaCX and a long-time researcher, UX strategist, designer, and mentor. Besides her great Youtube channel where she ...
#3 | Mentoring the next generation of UX professionals | Kevin Liang
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Liang - founder and mentor at Zero to UX discusses his career, working within the UX industry, employment opportunities within UX, and his love ...
#2 | The art of seducing dating apps algorithms | Jessica Pidoux & Laurie Dutheil
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Pidoux - a sociologist and a digital humanities PhD. and Laurie Dutheil - a dating coach are a match made in heaven! They have been working to...
#1 | Designing hearing enhancing wearables | Nick Morgan-Jones
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Morgan-Jones, product designer and founder of Decibels, talks about fighting the social stigma connected to the hearing aids by designing them as...