Tempted by attractive distractions? Like Odysseus resisting the sirens, eliminate options to stay on course. It's not about willpower, but about strategically removing the temptation. #Focus #SelfControl

🎓 If you're studying UX, design or a related subject, why not join us at UX Brighton 2026? Hear from industry practitioners, explore Emerging Methods and yes, we have student tickets available! 🙌 📅 6 November | Brighton Dome 🎟️ uxbri.org

User needs are more than just shorthand. They encompass people's goals, behaviors, feelings, and understanding of the world—all crucial for designing better services. #UserResearch #DesignThinking

A big welcome to @Capgemini We're excited to announce Capgemini as a Premium Sponsor of UX Brighton 2026. Emerging Methods is all about discovering what's worth trying next in UX, and we're delighted to have Capgemini supporting this year's event. See you Brighton on 6 Nov!

Trade-offs mean gaining one thing means losing another. Think speed vs. quality, or acquisition vs. retention. Sometimes you must compromise, but beware the 'suck zone' where you sacrifice too much and gain nothing. #DecisionMaking #BusinessStrategy

💥 FINAL DAY! The BIG £100 Price Drop ends at midnight tonight. UX Brighton 2026 tickets are just £170 until then. Save £100 before prices return to £270. uxbri.org

Usability benchmarking isn't just about immediate value; it's about measuring long-term improvement. It helps prioritize product decisions, set future goals, and encourage cross-team collaboration by providing objective data over time. #ProductManagement #UXResearch

User research isn't about user needs; it's about reducing risk. Frame your work as mitigating investment risk to win over skeptical stakeholders. #UserResearch #ProductStrategy #RiskManagement

💥 Look out below! The BIG £100 Price Drop lands tomorrow! UX Brighton 2026 tickets drop to £170. 14–15 October only. uxbri.org

AI is changing more than how quickly we work—it’s changing what our jobs may become. In this talk, Florian looks to past technological shifts to help us rethink our roles and stay resilient as work evolves.

Tension between UX and product often stems from trade-offs. Making compromises is a core part of product development, but it can feel like a deal with the devil. #ProductManagement #UXDesign

Projects often falter not through one big mistake, but through small misses that build up unnoticed. In this talk, Kathy shares a five-part check to help teams spot gaps early, work with greater integrity, and build evidence stakeholders can trust.

Product teams struggle with recommendations because research and design aren't aligned. You can't create a recommendation from raw findings; design requires iteration and learning to find the best solution. #ProductDesign #UXResearch

In crowded markets, quality beats speed. Figma took longer to launch, focusing on research to build a superior product. For broad selection, Amazon Video chose a more complex pay-as-you-go model over simpler subscriptions. #ProductStrategy #MarketEntry #BusinessModels

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Great UX is about more than interfaces–it also depends on how people interact with customers. In this talk, Pat shares practical ways to design, test and improve human-to-human interactions as part of the UX process.

Usability testing every page on a large site like gov.uk could take 30 years. We can't test everything. Prioritize benchmarking the most important tasks over the next 5 years, as resources are limited. #UX #ProductManagement

30 DAYS TO GO! 🎉 UX Brighton 2026: Emerging Methods lands at Brighton Dome on 6 November. 8 speakers. One day exploring what's changing in UX and the methods shaping what comes next. Been meaning to book? Now's a good time 👀 🎟️ uxbri.org/2026

Advancing research isn't about complex methods; it's about empowering researchers and amplifying impact. Focus on tasks, goals, and behaviors to make your work more powerful and meaningful. #Research #Innovation

AI coding agents are giving designers a route back into building real software, not just handing off designs. In this talk, Phil Morton shares how to overcome technical hurdles and use AI to start designing–and shipping–in code again.