The Samelogic Podcast #95: Finding Balance in UX Research with Cory Lebson
Sep 9, 2024
Cory Lebson, a UX research veteran with a psychology and sociology background, reflects on the field’s evolution and AI’s emerging role. He talks about applying social science to quick design evaluations. He discusses rebuilding local research communities, balancing rigor with speed, and improving collaboration with product teams.
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Everything Changes And Everything Stays Same
- The UX field has massively expanded since the 1990s with many more practitioners and opportunities.
- AI is growing into research workflows but hasn't replaced researcher judgment yet.
Early Science Project Sparked A Career
- Cory built early passion for social science from a 10th-grade project about emotion and color.
- College lab work connected that curiosity to technology and led him into UX research.
Make (Or Rebuild) Local UX Community
- Join or create local UX communities and attend in-person meetups and conferences whenever possible.
- Community contact fuels career growth, satisfaction, and practical learning for researchers.