UX Spotlight

Stop building things nobody wants! Learn how to escape the dangerous Feature Factory mindset and focus on real user validation with UX expert Laura Klein. Are your agile teams obsessed with shipping features without validating if they actually solve real user problems? In this episode of UX Spotlight, host Denis Cristea is joined by Laura Klein, Principal Experience Specialist at NN/G and author o...

“Fit” Episode Summary In this episode of UX Spotlight , Denis and Debbie dive into concepts from her latest book, Atomic Product-Market Fit . They discuss how the tech industry has glorified “failing fast” and “vibe producting,” and why companies need to refocus on delivering true quality and value. Debbie explains that Product-Market Fit is not just a big-picture achievement; it is won or lost at...

🚀 Scale your research with deep, human-centered insights. Visit Userlytics today: https://www.userlytics.com In this episode of the Userlytics Podcast, host Denis Cristea and Dr. Kenya Oduor tackle a growing tension that research and product teams face: how to ensure the human element is not engineered out of research as AI tools promise faster and more scalable insights. Dr. Oduor brings a blend...

UX Researcher, Accessible Product Designer, and author Stéphanie Walter brings over a decade of experience designing complex enterprise products across industries like banking, automotive, and healthcare. In this episode, we explore what it truly takes to scale accessibility inside large organizations and turn good intentions into standard practice. The discussion stems from the reality that, acco...

In this episode of UX Spotlight by Userlytics, James Eccleston shares why designing for “tired, distracted humans” leads to better digital experiences. Drawing from his work with major brands like Virgin and his viral industry post, James explains how UX teams drifted away from real-world usage — and what to do about it. You ’ll learn: • Why designing for ideal personas creates a dangerous gap• Ho...

Description: In the opening episode of the new season of UX Spotlight by Userlytics , host Denis Cristea sits down with Vivian Pinto, Consumer Understanding Specialist, to explore one of the most critical — and often misunderstood — aspects of UX and research work: transforming raw data into insights that truly influence business decisions. This conversation goes beyond dashboards, percentages, an...

In this episode, we sit down with UX Researcher Taylor Bras and Senior Enterprise Resource Planning Analyst Lindsey Ocampo from Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona’s electric power and water utility company. Together, they unpack the critical skills needed to succeed in a modern UX career. Taylor shares her firsthand experience transitioning from Arizona State University's formal UX program into the...

In this special episode for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Nate from Userlytics speaks with Arun Ramakrishnan, Lead Consultant for Global Quality Compliance at Perficient . Arun shares his lived experience as a professional with profound hearing loss and reflects on the small changes that make a big impact in the workplace. Together, they explore how inclusive communication, thoughtful leader...

Userlytics welcomes Gulen Yilmaz , an accessibility expert from Perficient , to discuss the importance of designing with inclusion in mind. With years of experience in digital, web, and mobile accessibility—particularly in healthcare, education, and public service—Gulen shares practical insights on making digital experiences accessible for all users, regardless of ability. Key Takeaways: What GAAD...

Join Nate Brown from Userlytics as he sits down with Ricardo Ramirez, a seasoned Service Designer and UX Consultant, to discuss the nuances of building a successful career in UX design and research. Ricardo shares his inspiring, self-taught journey into UX, including how he overcame significant challenges to become a Continuing Education Instructor at York University, reshaping the very program he...

How can AI be used for real-world crisis response? Join host Nate Brown ( Userlytics ) as he dives into an inspiring conversation with Cynthia Leimbach and Dr. Jess Mendoza, the minds behind LAHelpNow—a groundbreaking initiative born from the devastating January 2025 LA fires. What started as an AI-powered hackathon exploring Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and...

AI is transforming UX research, and psycholinguistics is playing a key role in understanding user behavior on a deeper level. In this exclusive Spotlight Interview, Nate Brown sits down with Jennifer Glista from Receptiviti, a company dedicated to integrating psychological insights into products and services. In their discussion, they explore how AI-driven audience segmentation and language analys...

In this episode, Nate from Userlytics interviews Alejandro, the CEO and founder of Userlytics. Together, they explore the world of user experience (UX) and usability testing, from its early days to today. Alejandro shares insights about his journey, starting in 2009, and how Userlytics has evolved in a rapidly changing digital landscape. They discuss the importance of UX research, especially in to...

Sarita Saffon, Principal UX Researcher at Userlytics , interviews Eniola Abioye. Eniola, born and raised in Oakland, CA is a Lead UX Researcher at Meta and the Founder of UX Outloud, a user experience research career coaching and consulting business. Eniola currently conducts research and builds research strategy in Business Messaging. Outside of work she is a thought leader, content creator and s...

Inclusive and accessible products are not just "nice to haves", they are absolutely and utterly a MUST in modern times. But what does it mean to be an accessible brand? What are the legal requirements of my product and services when it comes to accessibility? (Wait what? There are legal requirements?) How much money is my company losing by not being accessible? These questions, and more, are discu...

In this episode, Sarita walks us through the ever-important topic of biases in UX research. We go deep into how insight validity and reliability are at stake if we can't learn to acknowledge or become aware of the many biases that exist! From discussing the most prominent types to providing tips on how to overcome them and mitigating stakeholder bias in their own research, this episode is a must-l...