
Cal Thompson
VP of Product Design & Research at Headspace, leading a team focused on user-centered designs and research to improve user meditation experiences.
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Dec 8, 2024 • 48min
What design teams can learn from Headspace | Cal Thompson (VP of Product Design & Research, Headspace)
Cal Thompson, VP of Product Design & Research at Headspace, leads a team creating user-centered designs for meditation. He discusses key performance metrics for the app, revealing what drives user engagement and re-engagement. A small feature change boosted engagement significantly. Cal also shares insights on how pricing models impact user behavior and the importance of simplifying meditation practices. His expertise provides valuable strategies for anyone interested in habit formation and mindfulness.

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep14. Strategic Product Design and Designing Mindful UX at Headspace with Cal Thompson
Cal Thompson, VP of User Experience at Headspace, discusses strategic product design, UX at Headspace, mindful experiences, and career tips. Topics include transition from art to design, empowering design leaders, remote work challenges, fostering collaborative culture, rise of UX design 'unicorns', and navigating consultancy.