🤔 Why Stakeholders Don’t Vibe with User Research + 🦾 Human-Centered Machine Learning and AI.

This week, A Framework for Better UX Capacity Planning, Human-Centered Machine Learning and AI: A UX Guide, and Why Stakeholders Don’t Vibe with User Research. Plus, our event pick for London members, our latest job opportunities in research and finally, join +1000 other researchers across 149 cities who've joined our Research Lunch Club waitlist.

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March 18, 2025

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📰 Article Picks

This week’s article picks:

🔗 Human-Centered Machine Learning and AI: A UX Guide | In Human-Centered Machine Learning and AI, Jeremy Williams explores how AI should enhance human experiences rather than replace them. He outlines key principles for AI design, including user-centric development, transparency, fairness, and adaptability. The article emphasizes evaluating whether AI is the right solution for a problem and provides a UX framework for assessing AI-driven experiences.

🔗 Why Stakeholders Don’t Vibe with User Research | Andrew Tipp explains why many stakeholders resist UX research and how researchers can bridge the gap. He identifies common reasons—such as lack of understanding, inability to quantify research impact, and time or budget constraints. Tipp offers strategies to gain stakeholder buy-in, including explaining research benefits in simple terms, leveraging AI tools, and demonstrating research’s ROI.

🔗 A Framework for Better UX Capacity Planning | Jeremy Bird provides a structured approach to UX capacity planning, helping teams allocate resources effectively. He emphasizes balancing short-term demands with long-term UX strategy, using data-driven forecasting, and adopting flexible planning models. The article includes methods for integrating research insights into product roadmaps and managing stakeholder expectations.

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