In this episode of 'Elevate Your UX Career,' Brittany Cates addresses the common frustration of UX research being ignored. Inspired by insights from the Utah Front Conference, Brittany shares actionable strategies to make your research more impactful. Key takeaways include embracing discomfort, valuing ambiguous insights, talking to unsatisfied users, presenting findings engagingly, and driving actionable outcomes. Tune in to learn how a mindset shift can elevate your UX career and ensure your work drives real change.

00:00 Introduction: Why Your UX Research Gets Ignored

00:14 Mindset Shift from Utah Front Conference

01:07 Connecting Beyond the Podcast

01:34 The Importance of Uncomfortable Insights

05:52 Engaging Stakeholders with Your Research

07:32 Driving Impact with Your Research

08:14 Recap and Final Thoughts

09:25 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Want to future-proof your UX career and grow into a confident, strategic leader?

In this episode of Elevate Your UX Career, host Brittany Cates welcomes Cori Jones, a seasoned UX designer and team leader with nearly 30 years of experience in the design industry.

Cori shares timeless wisdom and fresh insight on what it really takes to build a meaningful and sustainable career in UX. From his early career to leading teams and mentoring designers, Cori emphasizes the importance of empathy, curiosity, and understanding business goals...the skills that truly set great designers apart.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Navigate your UX career with intention and adaptability

• Build trust through user research and team collaboration

• Develop authentic workplace relationships

• Stay grounded while embracing AI and evolving design tools

• Lead with empathy while aligning with business impact

Whether you’re feeling stuck or striving for the next level, Cori’s perspective will help you reconnect with the human side of UX, while also thinking strategically about where the field is headed.

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Deadlines are tight, processes are messy, and your role as a UX designer feels overlooked. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Elevate Your UX Career, I share what it’s like to navigate a new team, deal with frustration, and keep your confidence when UX isn’t prioritized. Real stories, honest struggles, and a few things I’m learning along the way.

Tune in and hear how to keep going without losing yourself.

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