Today’s Insights Tomorrow’s product
Where numbers meet narratives in product research.
My product research process includes generative and evaluative methodology to ensure we’re building the right product, for the right customer, in the right way.
Generative research

The starting point in the digital product development cycle, evaluative research focuses on uncovering user needs, behaviors, and motivations that are not yet fully understood.

Interviews
ethnographic studies
Focus groups
observational research
Journey mapping
Case studies
Diary studies
Card sorting
Co-creation workshops
Find the White Space

Analyze the competitive landscape to identify areas where you can outperform competitors. Find under-served product areas to leverage.

Uncover User Needs

Study product failures to discern user dissatisfaction. Formulate a strategy to address unmet needs effectively.

Reveal Consumer Behavior & Motivations

What motivates and drives your customers? Are you providing what they want?

Evaluative research

Evaluative research aims to gather feedback on the usability, effectiveness, and overall user experience of a product, identifying areas for improvement and refinement.

A/B testing
Usability testing
Surveys
Analytics & Data Analysis
Net promoter scores
Time series analysis
Benchmarking
Heuristic evaluation
Test hypothesis

Conduct preliminary testing to validate the viability of your hypothesis prior to committing extensive resources to development.

Validate designs

Test how well designs solve user needs. Find out where there are problems with the designs and solve them before you start building.

Measure effectiveness

Utilize A/B testing methodologies to assess the efficacy of multiple design variants. Identify the option that drives the most engagement.

Product research in action

Checkout optimization

  • Benchmarking
  • Best practices
  • A/B testing
  • Surveys
  • Usability testing

Software Acquisition & Deployment

  • Heuristic
  • Usability testing
  • Interviews
  • Use cases

In Store Digital

  • Usability testing
  • A/B testing
  • Best practices
  • Design sprint
Transforming customer success with smarter, faster & better product experiences.

Questions Answered Here

As a design consultant, I specialize in transforming my clients’ visions into tangible realities. My approach is tailored to fit the unique needs of each project, utilizing various collaboration models.

  • In an embedded model, I immerse myself with your team and work closely and collaboratively. In this model, I am essentially a staff member, ensuring ongoing and consistent contributions and leadership for the design project, staying tightly alined with stakeholders on a daily basis.
  • In the fractional consulting model I provide expertise and guidance on a short term or intermittent basis, conducting meetings, design reviews, and presentations to offer strategic insights where and when they are needed.
  • The agency model provides a white-glove approach for companies that don’t have the internal talent to design and develop digital products. With my team, I deliver a comprehensive suite of design services from concept to completion, managing the project independently but in constant communication with my clients to ensure the final product aligns perfectly with their vision.

Each model is chosen based on the project’s scope, client’s preferences, and the desired level of involvement, ensuring flexibility and effectiveness in meeting client needs.

I enjoy working with both. Working as a product design consultant for startups and enterprise companies involves different expectations, processes, and outcomes due to the inherent differences in scale, culture, and organizational structure of these two types of companies.

In startups, projects often involve creating new products or services from scratch, requiring innovative thinking and a willingness to experiment. The scope might be more fluid, with the potential for rapid pivots based on market feedback. With enterprise companies, projects typically focus on improving or extending existing products, with a greater emphasis on scalability, integration with existing systems, and adherence to established brand guidelines and standards.

I have deep experience with early-to-late stage startups as well as Fortune 500 enterprise companies.

My 0-beta approach relies heavily on the principles of Lean UX, which emphasizes rapid iteration, user feedback, and a flexible, collaborative approach to the design process. This methodology allows me to focus on creating value for users from the very beginning.

By quickly prototyping ideas and validating them through user testing, I can identify early on what works and what doesn’t. This reduces wasted effort and resources.

The Lean UX design process not only speeds up the innovation phase but also ensures that the final product is closely aligned with user needs and expectations.

I work remotely from my studio in Northern California, which allows me to collaborate with teams across the globe. Equipped with high-speed internet, a suite of digital tools, and access to various communication platforms, I can seamlessly connect with colleagues, clients, or partners, regardless of their location. My routine use of video conferencing, project management software, and cloud-based services ensures I’m always in sync with global project timelines and workflows.

While the core of my work ethic lies in leveraging the autonomy and efficiency of remote work to bridge time zones and physical distances, I’m available to engage in on-site collaboration, when necessary. I place high value on fostering strong, dynamic relationships with stakeholders worldwide and effectively blend focused productivity with the rich, diverse perspectives of a global team, driving success for projects that span continents.

Even though my calendar is often filled months in advance due to ongoing commitments and projects, I’m genuinely interested in exploring new opportunities and working with new clients. I believe that each new project brings unique challenges and opportunities for growth, and I’m always eager to expand my horizons.

That said, I value delivering quality work and maintaining strong relationships with all my clients, which means I carefully manage my schedule to ensure each project receives the attention it deserves. If you’re considering working with me, I encourage you to get in touch so we can discuss your needs and how we might fit your project into my upcoming schedule. I’m committed to finding ways to collaborate effectively, even if it requires planning further out than usual.

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