UX Research in 2025: From Insights to Action

UXPA Guest Blog Post Giulia Tumminelli Week 1

Welcome to insights and stories from our wonderful UXPA Community! This new blog series is dedicated to showcasing our members and interesting UX topics. Our goal is to bring together various viewpoints from fellow UXers all over the globe. If you’d like to participate, please email volunteers@uxpa.org. The Evolution of Research Activation In 2025, UX Research has undergone a fundamental transformation. We’ve moved beyond simply gathering insights to actively implementing them through structured frameworks that drive immediate product decisions. This evolution represents a paradigm shift in how research teams demonstrate value and influence product development. The most forward-thinking organizations have recognized that lengthy reports often lead to “research shelf-ware” – valuable insights that gather dust rather than create impact. Instead, …

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Week 3: Designing for Autism in UX

UXPA Guest Blog Post Brenda Njemanze Week 3

Welcome to insights and stories from our wonderful UXPA Community! This new blog series is dedicated to showcasing our members and interesting UX topics. Our goal is to bring together various viewpoints from fellow UXers all over the globe. If you’d like to participate, please email volunteers@uxpa.org. Designing for Neurodiversity in UX: Embracing Different Ways of Thinking Imagine if the digital world didn’t look the same for everyone, but worked differently based on how our minds navigate it. For millions of neurodiverse people using technology can feel like solving a puzzle with pieces that don’t quite fit — whether it’s the constant distractions of ADHD, the reading struggles of dyslexia, or the sensory overload often faced by autistic individuals. While …

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Week 2: Designing for Dyslexia in UX

UXPA Guest Blog Post Brenda Njemanze Week 2

Welcome to insights and stories from our wonderful UXPA Community! This new blog series is dedicated to showcasing our members and interesting UX topics. Our goal is to bring together various viewpoints from fellow UXers all over the globe. If you’d like to participate, please email volunteers@uxpa.org. Designing for Neurodiversity in UX: Embracing Different Ways of Thinking Imagine if the digital world didn’t look the same for everyone, but worked differently based on how our minds navigate it. For millions of neurodiverse people using technology can feel like solving a puzzle with pieces that don’t quite fit — whether it’s the constant distractions of ADHD, the reading struggles of dyslexia, or the sensory overload often faced by autistic individuals. While …

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Week 1: Designing for ADHD in UX

UXPA Guest Blog Post Brenda Njemanze Week 1

Welcome to insights and stories from our wonderful UXPA Community! This new blog series is dedicated to showcasing our members and interesting UX topics. Our goal is to bring together various viewpoints from fellow UXers all over the globe. If you’d like to participate, please email volunteers@uxpa.org. Designing for Neurodiversity in UX: Embracing Different Ways of Thinking Imagine if the digital world didn’t look the same for everyone, but worked differently based on how our minds navigate it. For millions of neurodiverse people using technology can feel like solving a puzzle with pieces that don’t quite fit — whether it’s the constant distractions of ADHD, the reading struggles of dyslexia, or the sensory overload often faced by autistic individuals. While …

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Volunteer Spotlight: Matt Karakilic

Matt Karakilic Conference On-Site Volunteer Chair Meet Matt, our wonderful and innovative UXPA International Conference On-Site Volunteer Chair. Matt has helped UXPA create welcoming and enjoyable conference experiences for more than five years. Feel free to say hi and to see him in action at UXPA 2024! 1) How did you get started in UX? When I started my journey to become an engineer, I soon realized I didn’t want to be behind the screen not interacting with people. After countless visits to my engineer advisor, he suggested I check out the new department our university had. Before I knew it, I was enjoying everything Design was bringing to my plate! I took my first internship with SAP in India …

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An Unconventional Path

UXPA Guest Blog Post Margaret Swayze

Welcome to insights and stories from our wonderful UXPA Community! This new blog series is dedicated to showcasing our members and interesting UX topics. Our goal is to bring together various viewpoints from fellow UXers all over the globe. If you’d like to participate, please email volunteers@uxpa.org. “The truth is, of course, that what one regards as interruptions are precisely one’s life.” C.S. Lewis Life’s journey is a tapestry woven with unexpected challenges that shape our paths, and as C.S. Lewis eloquently noted, “what one regards as interruptions are precisely one’s life.” My journey into User Experience (UX) took place along an unconventional path that harnessed the challenges and unfolding of life. Along the way, I met mentors who pointed …

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