Liz Lawler

About Liz Lawler

TL;DR 9 years of experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods and data analysis3 years of cross-functional collaboration with product designers, product managers, and engineers to inform and shape product strategy and user experience.2 years leading end-to-end, 0-to-1 product research, from strategic scoping to tactical execution, while effectively communicating findings to a broad network of stakeholders—I\'m a mixed methods UX researcher with a PhD in Vision Science and 3+ years of industry experience at Meta and Google. My work bridges human perception, identity, and social connection, from understanding how people express themselves with avatars to improving gesture-based interactions on wearable devices.I specialize in bringing rigorous, user-centered research to emerging technologies, combining qualitative insights and quantitative data to drive product decisions. I\'m especially drawn to teams exploring how people connect and communicate online, whether through real-time presence, generative AI, or expressive digital identities.I thrive in collaborative environments and approach alignment in diverse teams with compassion and seek to find solutions that play to the strengths of everyone\'s expertise. Let’s build meaningful, inclusive experiences that help people feel seen, heard, and connected.

Experience

1. Human Factors Engineer

   Apple

   Oct 2025 — Present · Cupertino, CA, US

   Contract via ICONMA

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

• Caltech

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)