UXR Minds Podcast UX Research Career and Culture Secrets ft. Ruby Pryor, Rex
Jan 20, 2025
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.
Cultural Awareness
- Cultural immersion helps UX researchers understand their own culture better.
- Pryor realized this after leaving Australia and again after leaving Singapore.
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.
