Maximize your research impact (even with limited resources)

Let's face it: we rarely have all the time, budget, or resources we'd like for research. But that doesn't mean we can't get meaningful feedback that drives real impact. This month, we're focusing on smart ways to maximize your research impact – even when you're on a tight budget.

We also share:?

?? An updated guide to testing your icon designs.?

?? A simple breakdown of qualitative vs quantitative methods.?

? Practical ways to validate your designs.?

?? How to register for our next workshop on testing email campaigns.?

?? A template to help you test the appeal of your logos and branding.?

?? Tips from Klarna about how they research on a global scale.?

?? What we're tuning into this month.

Whether you're working with limited resources or just want to make your research more efficient, there's something here to help you maximize your impact.

Get more out of your research

Wondering how to do great research when time and budget are tight? We've got you covered!

Our Design Advocate Joe Formica recently hosted a workshop packed with real-world tips, sharing practical strategies for prioritizing research, getting stakeholders on board, and making the most of your limited resources. Missed the live session? No problem – catch all these tips in the recording below.

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Icon testing made simple?

Want to make sure your icons actually make sense to users? Our freshly updated guide breaks down everything you need to know about testing icons effectively.

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Qual vs quant research: What's the difference??

Trying to figure out which research method fits your needs? Learn when and how to use qualitative vs quantitative approaches in this comprehensive breakdown.

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Validate your designs with confidence?

Ready to test your designs in the real world? Discover practical ways to validate your work and catch potential problems before they affect users.

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Design emails that actually convert

Join our hands-on workshop to learn how to craft compelling campaigns, translate user research into powerful messaging, and test the impact of your emails before hitting send.?

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Trending template: Evaluate logo and brand appeal

This template helps you understand:

• Which logo design resonates most with your target audience.
• How users perceive your brand's visual identity.
• How well visuals match your brand strategy.

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How Klarna scale user research across 22 countries?

We chat with User Research Lead Sonal Malhotra about how Klarna uses Lyssna to gather quick feedback and validate their designs for their global fintech platform.

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What we're tuning into

?? Level up your impact as a staff designer

I really enjoyed this Dive Club episode where designer ?? Catt Small ?????? (Dropbox, Etsy, Asana) shares practical wisdom on influencing teams. While she focuses on design roles, her tips on leadership, project ownership, and time management are gold for anyone looking to boost their cross-team impact. Lots of actionable takeaways in this one!

??? A simple yet powerful way to map user flows?

This 2009 classic from Basecamp 's Ryan Singer is a game-changer for visualizing UI flows. His simple "see/do" technique has helped countless designers map out clear user journeys. As our Design Advocate Joe shared with me, “I first read this article in around 2013 and have used this technique a million times since. A true gem!”

?? Want to test color contrast? Try WhoCanUse?

Created by Senior Design Engineer Corey Ginnivan , this clever open-source tool shows you who might struggle with your color choices. It turns accessibility guidelines into real human impact by demonstrating how different visual impairments affect color perception.