Lisanne Norman on Anthro to UX with Matt Artz

In this episode of the Anthro to UX podcast, Lisanne Norman speaks with Matt Artz about her UX journey. Lisanne earned a PhD in African & African American Studies & Social Anthropology from Harvard University and has since gone on to work as a UX researcher at Dell, Visa, and most recently Gusto. Lisanne is also the founder of Black UX Austin and an advocate for inclusive design.Lisanne NormanLisanne holds a PhD in African & African American Studies & Social Anthropology from Harvard University, where she taught about African American history & education. She has been a UX Research Director & Lead in Austin for the past 5 years working on products as diverse as personal computers to fintech to ecommerce platforms. Her passion to create inclusive, customer-centric products motivates her every day. Recently, she co-founded Black UX Austin, an organization that seeks to provide a safe space for people of African descent in the design community in Austin, while promoting diversity and inclusion within the larger community.Recommended LinksLisanne Norman on LinkedInBlack UX AustinAbout Anthro to UXThe Anthro to UX podcast is for anthropologists looking to break into user experience (UX) research. Through conversations with leading anthropologists working in UX, you will learn firsthand how others made the transition, what they learned along the way, and what they would do differently. We will also discuss what it means to do UX research from a practical perspective and what you need to do to prepare a resume and portfolio. It is hosted by Matt Artz (https://mattartz.me), a business anthropologist specializing in design anthropology and working at the intersection of product management, user experience, and business strategy. To learn more about the podcast and career coaching services, please visit Anthro to UX (https://anthropologytoux.com).