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Practical UX: Methods, Research, and Design Thinking

Practical UX: Methods, Research, and Design Thinking

Released: 2025-10-29
© Dr Chris Parker
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46 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
46 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2025-10-29
© Dr Chris Parker
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Success in Design and Sprint Culture | with Douglas Ferguson

Success in Design and Sprint Culture | with Douglas Ferguson

In this episode of Practical UX Methods: Research and Design Thinking, host Dr Chris Parker sits down with Douglas Ferguson — entrepreneur, human-centered technologist, and president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based agency known for its Design Spri
Time: 57:35
In this episode of Practical UX Methods: Research and Design Thinking, host Dr Chris Parker sits down with Douglas Ferguson — entrepreneur, human-centered technologist, and president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based agency known for its Design Sprints and innovation workshops.
Douglas shares actionable insights from his book Beyond The Prototype, revealing six practical steps to move from idea discovery to product launch. We explore the most powerful life lessons in design, the mindset behind lasting innovation, and how design thinking can drive change in today’s rapidly evolving world — from the challenges of COVID-19 to the cultural impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Whether you’re a UX designer, product leader, or creative strategist, this episode is packed with inspiration and methods to help you design with purpose, empathy, and real-world impact.
Connect With Douglas:
⁠Voltage Control⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠Douglas’s Books
⁠Beyond the Prototype⁠⁠Start Within
Episode ID: 1000733995144
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Release Date: 29/10/2025, 05:00:00

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Practical UX: Methods, Research & Design Thinking is a podcast for professionals and students who want to move past theory and use real-world user experience practices. Each episode covers tools, methods, and mindsets that shape strong design, including user research, design thinking, usability testing, prototyping, and product design strategy. Dr Parker talks with UX leaders, researchers, and designers who share practical insights you can use in your own work.
Dr Parker is a Senior Lecturer in UX Design at Loughborough University (School of Design and Creative Arts)

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