Allison Wood
Lead UX Researcher @ User Research International
- Role
- Lead Ux Researcher at User Research International
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Allison Wood
With over 8 years of experience in UX research, I am a passionate and driven qualitative researcher.I lead large scale, complex research studies and mentor junior researchers who conduct various types of studies, such as interviews, usability testing, benchmark studies for clients across different industries and domains. Some of the projects I have worked on include evaluating new designs for an AI driven ad sales feature, foundational research on social media and e-commerce, and mixed methods research on generative AI.I have a certificate in User-Centered Design from the University of Washington, and a background in Comparative Sociology from the University of Puget Sound. I value diversity, collaboration, innovation, and learning, and I am always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities.
Experience
Lead Ux Researcher
Jul 2021 — Present
Led 30+ end-to-end strategic research studies for industry-leading clients, conducting over 500 participant sessions using methods like in-depth interviews, concept testing, and usability benchmarks.→ Influenced product roadmaps and design decisions by delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, and engineers.→ Mentored junior researchers on best practices for moderation, analysis, client management, and report writing to elevate the team\'s overall research quality.→ Conducted foundational and evaluative research across a wide range of complex products, including AI/ML products including LLMs, mobile interfaces, cloud computing and developer tools, voice user interfaces and multi-modal user interfaces.→ Managed complex stakeholder relationships across internal, client, and vendor teams, adapting research plans to meet shifting timelines while maintaining methodological rigor.
Education
Frensham Heights School, Surrey, England
A Levels
University of Washington
User-Centered Design
2018 — 2019
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Sociology, Magna Cum Laude
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