Rachel Fleming on Anthro to UX with Matt Artz

In this episode of the Anthro to UX podcast, Rachel Fleming speaks with Matt Artz about her UX journey.  Rachel earned a PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Colorado Boulder and currently works as a design researcher at Idea Couture.  About Rachel FlemingRachel Fleming is a user experience researcher and PhD cultural anthropologist working in the digital product space. Building on over a decade of experience using qualitative methods in international and US settings, she combines the iterative process of design thinking with an ethnographic approach to complex problems. She uses generative and evaluative research methods with the goal of improving products so they truly resonate with users. She often acts as a facilitator on product teams to focus strategic direction and help a team collaborate more productively.Recommended LinksRachel Fleming's websiteRachel's FAQs about User Experience (UX) Research So You’re Interested in User Experience (UX) Research? Thoughts from an Anthropologist Working in Industry Design LabEthnographic Praxis in Industry Conference (EPIC)NAPA's Design by Anthropologists blog seriesBeyond the ProfessoriateThe Professor Is InFrom PhD to LifeAbout 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).