Dave's articles
I write across several platforms on a variety of topics: UX research, career development, transitioning from PhD to industry, science, technology, and productivity. The posts are organized by topic below!
UXR
My take on being a professional researcher in a product development environment
Democratization won’t save research
It is a band-aid for a deeper problem
Why your research insights aren’t making an impact
3 big mistakes and how to avoid them
Could design thinking stop CEO Thanos?
How well does Design Thinking avoid harmful outcomes?
Career & productivity
Advice and perspective on working for a living
Even if AI can never be better than you, your job is not safe
You can easily be replaced by worse talent
Explore your passions, but stay away from callings
Callings are a corporate fairy tale
Stop searching for job security
You can create something better yourself
Why most New Year’s resolutions fail
There is a better way to set goals and build habits
You’re probably searching for jobs backward
Ask the important questions first
PhD to industry
How to make the shift
