Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I spoke with Darshana Patel about the fundamentals of UX research and her journey into the field.

Darshana studied psychology at Loyola University Chicago and occupational therapy at the University of Illinois Chicago. She currently works as a User Experience Researcher at DemocracyLab. In this interview, we discuss what UX research involves, how researchers understand users, and how Darshana’s interdisciplinary background shaped her career path.

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