UX Research Geeks Chui Chui Tan | Mastering cross-cultural research | #59
Chui Chui, a cross-cultural researcher and strategist, discusses how to do cross-cultural research and why simply hiring a local research agency in the new market might not be the best approach. Chui Chui also shares practical tips and exercises on how to get buy-in from your stakeholders.
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Episode highlights
00:01:32 - Cross-cultural research and strategy
00:03:33 - Case study: A dating app in Japan
00:06:37 - Understanding cultural ecosystems
00:14:21 - Cultural activation toolkit
00:21:50 - Practical tips for cultural research
00:25:16 - Challenges in cross-cultural research
00:29:38 - Planning and recruitment considerations
00:39:58 - Conclusion and resources
About our guest Chui Chui Tan
Chui Chui Tan is a cross-cultural strategist, advisor and author of Research for Global Growth: Strategies and Guidance for Cross-Cultural Insights. For over two decades, she has helped companies like Spotify, Netflix, Fiverr and Bumble expand and thrive in more than 50 markets, not by simply translating content but by culturalising their product strategies, proposition and growth plans through deep cultural and market intelligence.
She works closely with product and UX teams to uncover the hidden cultural assumptions in design and decision-making, helping them build experiences that resonate globally and feel local everywhere.
Chui Chui also advises at board and C-suite level, guiding leadership teams through international growth, cross-market complexity and culturally-informed innovation so products and businesses don’t just scale, they land.
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