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🎥 Meetup Recording: How Miro’s Research Team Explored Hybrid Work
Dear Reader,
Today's advice letter comes from Eduardo Gomez, UX Research Manager at Miro.
Last night, he gave a talk for our monthly meetup on how use a research project to make an impact.
Eduardo shared a very unique case study on his research into hybrid work after the pandemic.
The talk was a great example of how UX research can influence company strategy.
| Watch the Talk |
Eduardo covers:
- A mixed methods research program at Miro
- Co-creation approaches for teams
- Turning research into a strategic initiative
Until next week!
Jeff Humble
Designer & Co-Founder
The Fountain Institute
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