In this engaging talk, Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex and seasoned UX research consultant, shares insights from her journey in Southeast Asia's tech world. She reveals how her travels have shaped her user experience approach and highlights pivotal moments that guided her into UX research. Ruby discusses the impact of cultural immersion on her work and offers practical advice for aspiring researchers, emphasizing adaptability and diverse experiences as keys to building meaningful careers in UX.
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Moving to Singapore
Ruby Pryor's move abroad to Singapore was prompted by her landlord selling their Melbourne apartment.
It was challenging due to visa requirements, job searching, and cultural shock, but ultimately enriching.
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Cultural Awareness
Cultural immersion helps UX researchers understand their own culture better.
Pryor realized this after leaving Australia and again after leaving Singapore.
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Empathy in Research
Moving abroad and adapting to new cultures provides insights into the challenges of not understanding something fully.
This experience can enhance empathy and inform research design.
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Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
Erin Meyer
In 'The Culture Map,' Erin Meyer presents a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing cultural differences in the global workplace. The book introduces an eight-scale model to analyze how cultures vary along different dimensions, such as communication styles (high or low context), leadership approaches (hierarchical or egalitarian), and feedback methods (direct or indirect). Meyer uses engaging real-life stories and anecdotes to illustrate common misunderstandings and provides actionable advice for improving international collaboration. The book is essential for anyone working in multicultural teams or managing global projects, offering practical tools to enhance communication, leadership, and decision-making across diverse cultural contexts.
Journey into UX Research with Ruby Pryor
Join us for an fascinating conversation with Ruby Pryor, the founder of Rex and accomplished UX Research consultant making waves in Southeast Asia's tech landscape. In this episode, Ruby shares her fascinating journey from seasoned traveller to UX research leader, revealing how her travelling experiences have shaped her approach to user experience and research methodology.
Discover how Ruby's pivotal experiences influence her work as she opens up about:
The pivotal moments that led her to pursue UX research
How cultural immersion enhanced her research capabilities
The inspiration and vision behind founding Rex
Essential insights for aspiring UX researchers entering the field
Whether you're a UX professional, aspiring researcher, digital nomad, or tech entrepreneur, Ruby's story offers valuable lessons on leveraging diverse experiences to build a meaningful career in user experience research.
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