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๐ฆพ LLM's for Qual Analysis + ๐ง Psychology Principles Every Researcher Should Know!
This week, explore AI vs. Human: How My Data Duel with an LLM Turned into a Collaboration, Psychology Principles Every UX Researcher and Designer Should Know, How to Install and Use DeepSeek-R1: A Free Alternative to OpenAI, and Whatโs in Your Stack: The State of Tech Tools in 2025. Plus, check out our People of Research member interview from ๐บ๐ธ and discover the latest podcasts, videos, and job opportunities!
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๐ Psychology Principles Every UX Researcher and Designer Should Know: Sophia Omarji delves into foundational psychology principles - Gestalt, Cognitive Load, Hickโs Law, and Fittsโs Law - that shape effective user experiences. She illustrates these principles with well-known examples, such as Googleโs homepage for simplicity and Spotifyโs onboarding process for decision-making efficiency. Omarji encourages researchers and designers to integrate these insights to create intuitive, impactful designs.
๐ AI vs. Human: How My Data Duel with an LLM Turned into a Collaboration: Dominika Mazur explores her experience collaborating with a large language model (LLM) to analyze data and uncover patterns. She highlights how the AI enhanced her workflow, offering quicker insights and complementing her human intuition. Mazur uses real-world examples to show the potential of human-AI partnerships in delivering efficient and innovative solutions. Her key takeaway emphasizes leveraging AI as an enabler rather than a replacement for human expertise.
๐ How to Install and Use DeepSeek-R1: A Free Alternative to OpenAI: Pedro Aquino presents a practical guide to setting up DeepSeek-R1, an open-source AI tool. He contrasts it with commercial platforms like OpenAI, detailing cost savings and enhanced user data protection. Aquino uses examples of privacy-conscious organizations benefiting from DeepSeek-R1 to advocate for its adoption. His call to action encourages exploring privacy-first AI solutions to enhance control and trust in tech operations.
๐ Whatโs in Your Stack: The State of Tech Tools in 2025: This detailed report, led by Lenny Rachitsky and Noam Segal, surveys over 6,500 tech professionals on the tools transforming their workflows. Key findings include the dominance of ChatGPT, Slack, and Notion, along with emerging contenders like Linear and FigJam. The article explores trends like AI integration and cross-functional tool bundling, advocating for a dynamic, mix-and-match approach to tech stacks.
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