-Life as a UX Researcher-
Introducing
Lindsey DeWitt Prat is a senior UX (user experience) Researcher and global project lead at Bold Insight, a full-service UX and human factors research agency based in Chicago (and extending via its ReSight Global family to the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, China, Singapore, and India).
An inveterate world traveler and dot connector, Lindsey has lived and worked in 5 countries and explored countless more. She now calls Paris home.
Past Academic Pursuits
Before leaving academia to pursue a career in UX, Lindsey researched and taught at top universities in the US, Japan, and Europe.
Her work focused on the nexus of religion, culture, and gender—she’s the leading expert on women’s exclusion from sacred sites (including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites) in Japan!
Professional Activities
Lindsey holds a PhD in Asian Languages & Cultures from UCLA, among other degrees, and applies her 10+ years of research and teaching experience to create valuable user experiences for global companies.
An accomplished speaker and writer, she draws on her passion for language, culture, and cross-cultural communication to lead and manage global UX research engagements for Bold Insight / ReSight Global.
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those looking for clear insights on the roles and responsibilities of a UX Researcher
- those interested in hearing about transitioning a career from academia into corporate
- those curious to know about the often overlooked yet critical elements to the work of a UX Researcher
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- the field of UX research
- her duties as a global UX researcher and UX consultant
- nuanced looks at the critical nature of the work
- her path from Wyoming to the world from both a personal and professional perspective
- what core constructs or philosophical approaches binds some of her seemingly disparate experiences together
- insights on a few soft skills that are absolutely essential to the work of a UX Researcher
- how and why her international background and experiences have played a significant role in her ability to do her work
- the value of openness to opportunity within one’s career
- why UX research personally and professionally appeals to her
- a story about transitioning from academia to corporate
- AI and how it could impact the work of UX research in the future
- Much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“User experience research (UX) can apply to anything. Once it’s on your radar you are not going to be able to unsee it.”
-Lindsey DeWitt Prat
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