Work We Have Done.
Our qualitative research experience is diverse and extensive. Over the past 20+ years, we have worked domestically and internationally with clients spanning business sectors in order to help expand their understanding of end-user needs and interests while improving the products, services, and systems that are being designed for them.
Our core strength lies in our adaptable, human-centered research process. We are industry-agnostic because our methodology is rooted in the power of collaborative inquiry.
Harnessing Collective Wisdom: We believe that the most insightful solutions emerge from engaging directly with subject matter experts and, crucially, the individuals and communities most impacted by a challenge or opportunity.
Uncovering the "Why": Our qualitative approach goes beyond surface-level observations to deeply understand the drivers of sentiment, motivations, and needs.
Co-creating Solutions: We facilitate collaborative processes that empower stakeholders to actively participate in shaping solutions that are both effective and equitable.
The following case studies, while spanning diverse sectors, vividly illustrate the power and impact of our innovative, collaborative approach. They demonstrate our ability to:
Uncover a nuanced understanding of complex issues.
Facilitate meaningful dialogue and co-creation.
Develop actionable insights and impactful solutions.
Developing a digital experience that delights B2B automotive customers
Strategic planning to inform a nonprofit's organizational roadmap and resource optimization
Modernizing a retirement provider’s digital front door to empower a diverse user base
Exploring what 'convenience' means for users today, and future-proofing innovative digital concepts for a well-known retail company
Designing a team-building experience to drive empathy and collaboration among distributed teams working in challenging contexts
Understanding B2B customer needs in a highly niched industry
Developing a digital roadmap that drives global utilization of evidence-based family planning resources
Accelerating R&D for male contraceptives through HCD and user research
Improving job seekers' digital experiences for a Fortune 100 financial services company
Improving digital form, function and customer UX for a global leader in commercial roofing