By Hannah WiseResearch Assistant at Vogl & Blake Research Consultants The things we need in order for our daily lives to run smoothly is something that varies from person to person. Some of us share similar needs, whilst others will need different kinds of support to access and succeed in the same environment. Whether a… [Read More]
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Bad Ideas as a Design Methodology
By Dylan HensbyUX Designer at Vogl and Blake Research Consultants Ideation can be a scary process. The unpredictable nature of creativity combined with different personality types in the room, and the pressure of coming up with a good idea, can be overwhelming. This is where incorporating bad ideas into your ideation process can help keep… [Read More]
Ideation Can Be Painful
By Dylan Hensby UX Designer at Vogl and Blake Research Consultants Ideation can be a painful process sometimes. Usually the problem being designed for is complex with multiple parts (also known as a wicked problem), and has no clear solution. So when it comes to creating ideas for these problems it’s normal to run into… [Read More]
How to facilitate research with diverse and vulnerable groups
Inclusion plays a vital role in the delivery of accurate and credible research. When facilitating research with diverse and vulnerable groups, there are important things you will need to keep in mind. Adhering to cultural protocols and using the correct language are just some of the things that can help with building an inclusive research… [Read More]
How to deliver criticism and feedback without upsetting your clients
What do researchers, ticket inspectors and debt collectors have in common? When it comes to doing our jobs, we’re not always the most popular people in the room. As researchers, we know the value of honest feedback but it’s often difficult to present findings to clients without worrying that we’ll alienate or upset them. After… [Read More]
3 Golden rules to creating fun, engaging and genuine user centered research
We have noticed when planning and executing social and market research with teams that frequently most of the emphasis is placed on: Helping clients to determine what their research question/objectives should be; Working out the best methodologies and ensuing activities to then answer these questions and; Finding engaging and novel ways to present findings back… [Read More]