Overview Ethnographers have long used video for research and storytelling in their practices. Today a powerful array of evolving visual technologies offers unprecedented possibilities for access, representation,...
Genre: Talk/Seminar
Talking to Stakeholders
Presenting research is more than delivering analyzed data. The value of our work as ethnographers in industry is limited by whether or not clients and stakeholders act on our learnings and recommendations. In...
Revamp and Reinvent your Career with the Power of Creativity
A creative workshop to help you think differently about your career and give yourself the chance to consider new possibilities! Whether you're feeling lost, unsure, or just in need of some inspiration about your...
From Complex Histories to Possible Futures: Ethical Practice across Time
Thanks to changemakers and activists, many organizations are beginning to expand their ethical lens beyond technical risk assessments of processes or ‘products-as-shipped’. Attention is expanding across time...
Designing Research across Language and Culture
Connecting with global research participants requires more than just pure language knowledge. How do we ask questions in a way that reflects an understanding of their culture? In ways that resonate...
Re-imagining Business Models for Greater Social Impact
The world is looking for business to step up—now—and address profound social and environmental issues at local and global scales. The essential connections between current business models and...
How Research Can Drive Organizational Change for Digital Literacy and Inclusion
Overview In this talk Nadine Levin presents research she led at Facebook that pushed the organization toward more inclusive and accessible design. She describes a multi-phase project on digital...
Let’s Get Real about Burnout
Overview Burnout is at an all-time high and mental health at an all-time low. From vague head fogs to serious illness, we feel it in ourselves and our families, friends, teams, and research...
Using Your Ethnographic Superpowers to Build Partnerships in Cross-Functional Teams
Overview Building relationships within cross-functional teams is always challenging. Join Jay Hasbrouck as he explores four key ways to build on your skills as an ethnographer to find more...
Building User Research: Careers, Teams, and Leadership
Overview Systematic study of people as users of services and products has a long history, but the practice in the industry, commonly known as user research, is as vague as it is ubiquitous. User...