Podcasts

VIEWS Podcasts: David Kalisher

Mike Carlon is joined by David Kalisher of Jolly Road productions. Listen in as we uncover David’s journey from struggling artist to successful filmmaker creating visual experiences for advertising, market research, corporate board rooms, conferences, museums, living rooms, digital content, and more. […]

From the Editor in Chief

From the Editor in Chief – Summer 2024

Our cover story is on the Future of Qualitative Research in our Business Matters column. We thank author Len Ferman for donating his time to conduct a workshop on the future of qualitative research and share the ideas generated. […]

Book Reviews

Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, by Jean M. Twenge, Atria Books, 2023

Cynthia Tello reviews Jean M. Twenge’s book, Generations, a fascinating book that will transform your viewpoint on the six living generations in America. Based on a rigorous, yet creative methodological approach, Generations offers an innovative perspective and a new Model of Generations, placing technology at the base of all radical transformations of society and the catalyst behind generational change. […]

Schools of Thought

How Consumers and Things “Co-Do”: Listening to the Language of Objects

Semiotics highlights the vitality of objects as active contributors, challenging conventional views that prioritize individual decision-making. Author Sónia Marques advocates for recognizing the agency of things and emphasizes the need to observe their role in situ, urging researchers to adeptly engage with the language of objects for a comprehensive understanding of human behavior. […]

Business Matters

The Future of Qualitative Research—An Ideation Session: How We Can Dramatically Increase Our Value to Clients and Stay Relevant in the Future

Is traditional qualitative research dead? A provocative question that seems to surface every now and then. With the proliferation of new tech tools and AI, it might feel this way sometimes, but it’s the combination of old and new methods that can help researchers increase their value to clients. Author Len Ferman identifies ideas from a brainstorming session with qualitative researchers to consider in our pursuit to add unique value to brands and businesses. […]

Podcasts

VIEWS Podcasts: Dresden McBride

Mike Carlon’s latest podcast with Dresden McBride leverages their combined four decades of conducting user research in the financial services industry and is a must-listen for researchers interested in the digital customer experience. Highlights include when and why to leverage instinct and experience over customer opinions, and Dresden’s take on how researchers and designers can work more effectively together. […]

From the Editor in Chief

From the Editor in Chief – Spring 2024

Our VIEWS team is so energized by and proud of the myriad articles that we cover to keep readers current on leading trends and best practices, including the overwhelming digital space. Our cover story features the Global column and highlights thought leadership at the highest level with a look at the metaverse, in which the authors penned a must-read article on what this realm may mean for qualitative research now and in the future. […]