02/09/2026
A few icebreakers led with a UXR group that landed surprisingly well —not because they were clever, but because they lowered the stakes and removed pressure.
I wrote up the approach, examples, and templates here:
👉 https://medium.com/.uxr/ice-breakers-that-dont-make-everyone-die-inside-d3d67760545a
Sharing for anyone who facilitates research workshops, team sessions, or offsites.
Would love to hear what's worked (or very much not worked) for you all.
Ice Breakers That Don’t Make Everyone Die Inside
A ready-to-use template for teams that want energy — not awkwardness.
11/06/2025
🧠Peeking Inside the Mind: Using Brain Imaging in UX Research
In UX research, we often measure what users say and do. But what about the invisible effort behind those actions?
functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) — a non-invasive brain imaging method that tracks blood oxygenation in the prefrontal cortex. In plain terms, it helps us see how hard someone’s brain is working while completing a task.
If you’re curious about how brain imaging can complement traditional UX methods, here’s the full piece:
👉 https://medium.com/.uxr/peeking-inside-the-mind-using-brain-imaging-in-ux-research-50eda2c2033f
Would love to hear your thoughts — do you see a place for tools like this in UX research?
Peeking Inside the Mind: Using Brain Imaging in UX Research
UX research helps us understand what users say and do. But sometimes, those signals don’t tell the whole story. People may succeed at a…
