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AI is now entering almost every stage of the UX Research workflow — from briefing and discussion guides to transcription, synthesis, and reporting.
But while the productivity gains are real, speed is not the only question.
In this solo episode, Emmanuelle explores where AI is genuinely helping researchers, where caution is needed, and why the future value of UX Research will depend increasingly on human judgment, accountability, and oversight.
In this episode:
 The current hype and anxiety around AI in UX Research 
 Automation, machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI, what’s the difference? 
 Where AI is already showing up in the research workflow 
 Why faster outputs do not always mean deeper insights 
 Data privacy, vendor trust and researcher accountability 
 Why AI is pushing UX Research beyond productivity into strategic responsibility 
If AI is becoming part of your workflow, this is a conversation worth having.
📖 The UX Research Powerhouse, Vol. 1 — The Foundation of UX Research Strategic Leadership
Launching in  November 2025, A playbook and manifesto for research leaders, with a 365-day leadership roadmap, tools to measure impact, and a bonus chapter on AI.  📘 Get the book on Amazon: here 
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The UX job market has changed significantly in recent years, with layoffs, tighter budgets, and the rapid emergence of AI affecting many UX professionals.
In this episode of The UX Research Club, I speak with Mathieu Ritter, founder of Undiscovered, a recruitment agency specialising in UX, design and research recruitment, as well as product and software engineering roles.
With more than 13 years of experience in UX recruitment, Mathieu shares his perspective on the current hiring market and what companies are looking for today.
In this conversation, we discuss:
 How the UX and UX research job market has evolved 
 What companies look for when hiring UX researchers 
 The current hiring market in Europe 
 What recruiters look for in CVs and portfolios 
 How candidates can better prepare for interviews 
 How AI is influencing UX hiring and skills expectations 
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Mathieu Ritter
Founder, Undiscovered
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📖 The UX Research Powerhouse, Vol. 1 — The Foundation of UX Research Strategic Leadership
Launching in  November 2025, A playbook and manifesto for research leaders, with a 365-day leadership roadmap, tools to measure impact, and a bonus chapter on AI.  📘 Get the book on Amazon: here 
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🎙️ Podcast Guest: Meltem Naz Kaso (Mel) from Career with Mel 
In Today's episode, I am delighted to have a conversation with Mel, a globally recognised UX career coach with many years of experience supporting professionals across nine countries. She’s known for her direct and empowering style, helping people gain clarity, confidence, and momentum during career pivots, burnout, and major transitions.
🧠 Topics discussed
Why strong UX professionals can still feel blocked
Why strategic roles often seem out of reach,
How to make thoughtful career decisions in a market that isn’t particularly easy right now.
Mel's New Podcast 
🔗 Links

Career with Mel website 
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Mel's Email: [email protected]

📖 The UX Research Powerhouse, Vol. 1 — The Foundation of UX Research Strategic Leadership
Launching in  November 2025, A playbook and manifesto for research leaders, with a 365-day leadership roadmap, tools to measure impact, and a bonus chapter on AI.  📘 Get the book on Amazon: here 
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🎙️ Podcast Guest: Mujtaba Hameed
In Today's episode, I am delighted to have a conversation with Mujtaba, an anthropologist and innovation consultant with over 10 years of experience working across culture, technology, and strategy. He is a Project Director at Stripe Partners, where he has led strategic research for companies including Apple, Meta, Google, and Spotify.
A strong advocate for ethnography, Mujtaba has conducted in-person fieldwork worldwide, from Tokyo to Los Angeles. He is particularly interested in using AI to deepen human insight, rather than simply speeding up research.
🧠 Topics discussed
The value of in-person research and field work 
Using AI in research without the hype
The changing culture of tech and its impact on UX researchers
The future of research in an AI era 

🔗 Links
Mujtaba’s newsletter
Frames — Stripe Partners’ newsletter
Advancing Research conference
EPIC — the global ethnography community

📖 The UX Research Powerhouse, Vol. 1 — The Foundation of UX Research Strategic Leadership
Launching in  November 2025, A playbook and manifesto for research leaders, with a 365-day leadership roadmap, tools to measure impact, and a bonus chapter on AI.  📘 Get the book on Amazon: here 
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In this episode of the UX Research Club, Dr Emmanuelle Savarit introduces her new book, The UX Research Powerhouse: The Foundation of Strategic Leadership. She shares why she wrote this book, who it is designed to support, and how years of experience, patterns, and leadership lessons shaped the tools and frameworks inside it.
Emmanuelle reads a selected excerpt from the author's notes, offering listeners a first look into the themes of strategic influence, business alignment, and the evolution of UX Research beyond usability testing. She also reflects on the shift from practitioner to leader and on how researchers can strengthen their impact across organisations as they navigate digital and AI transformation.
If you’re a researcher, manager, or product leader seeking to elevate the role of UX Research in your organisation, this episode is a perfect starting point.

📖 The UX Research Powerhouse, Vol. 1 — The Foundation of UX Research Strategic Leadership
Launching in  November 2025, A playbook and manifesto for research leaders, with a 365-day leadership roadmap, tools to measure impact, and a bonus chapter on AI.  📘 Get the book on Amazon: here 
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