What EXACTLY is a UX Research Portfolio (and do you need one?)

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00:00 Intro
01:07 What is a UXR portfolio? 2 situations we use this term
02:32 How is UXR portfolio used during interview?
04:26 Does everyone need a portfolio?
06:00 Can I use the same portfolio for the case studies presentation?
08:00 What projects to include?
09:11 If I don’t have any work or internship experience, how can I make a portfolio?
09:54 What information should a good UXR portfolio include?
11:42 Do you need a UXR portfolio: final verdict
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[@AonaTalks]

Here are 2 more videos on my channel about "UXR portfolios": How to improve STORYTELLING during your UXR case study presentation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn6bZIJ8gKahfM0 How to create a UXR portfolio website from scratch (step by step guide): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gouzmp-ff7OjhpI

[@wonderwoman3915]

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[@vibhutidesigner]

Your videos are always in depth. Never stop making these

[@RuthMcDougal]

Yes!!! I was waiting for this one!!!! Thank you thank you!

[@ElditaTarani]

Aona, your knowledge is clearly so extensive, but what is extremely fascinating is the way you structure and convey this information. It is so intelligent, easy to follow and yes, aesthetically pleasing. Keep up the amazing work here!

[@kmsi4666]

Very insightful and you really take time to answer all questions in depth. Thanks you.

[@leonardoaragaopimentel6090]

Thanks for sharing Jenny! I'm Brazilian and your content have been very helpful for me!

[@MrGregmills87]

I love your videos! This video was one of the most valuable collections of wisdom that I've ever come accross. Thank you for making this and sharing it with the world :D Keep shining on, Aona!

[@AonaTalks]

Aw thank you!!

[@hciperson]

Breaking it up into those two different areas Portfolio and Presentation REALLY helped me divide my energy when approaching the first, second and third areas of the interview!

[@acovingt]

woah this channel is super helpful, thank you!

[@miach89.]

Thank you so much Aona for covering all the details. HELPFUL AS ALWAYS.

[@AonaTalks]

You are so welcome Mah!

[@visuallanguage]

💎 Great resource!

[@JW-uq9yt]

Love your videos, you are the best!

[@RattaJourney]

Thank you Aona for sharing.

[@samikshagajbhiye6431]

This was so useful!!

[@srishtirana3226]

Thanks Aona!

[@fanghuixiao7792]

Thank you very much for this video. It is so in-depth and informative! I am going to watch all of your videos, lol.

[@Nisha-lf4iv]

Such a in-depth video :) Loved the whole content ! Please keep doing more videos related to UXR . Started to learn UIUX but I think Imma going to end up as UXR !

[@AonaTalks]

oh yay glad you found the videos! :D aw thank you so much!

[@sofiaspassova9587]

you are a star!!! thank youuu

[@dollaya8893]

Thank you so much. This is so helpful

[@wasu05]

Thanks for sharing so much information Aona

[@AonaTalks]

Any time! ;)

[@tiffany3255]

i LOVE your shirt!

[@joy12370]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fullmoon]

Thank you so much for this content! Despite watching this more than a year after it released, it's still relevant! On another note, love the cat shirt? Where did you get it?

[@lou8181]

Your content has really helped me over the past few months. I was wondering something and I was hoping you could help me out. So I recently graduated with my BS in psychology and will start my MS in data science this fall. I did a research project during my undergrad ( it was only me working on it but I did have a professor assist me through the process) the project was finding the Relationship between Intramural, Club, and University Student-Athletes’ Belongingness and Sport Motivation during COVID-19. I was wondering if I can use that project on my UX portfolio or even my project presentation since that is my only official research project I have done so far. Although the project wasnt testing a product in any way but I still had to create an interview schedule for the participants and analyze/interpret the data. Thank you!

[@Marcel-wz2bh]

Your videos are awesome! They really answers most of my questions while prepping for a UXR interview!! 2 questions though! 1. Do they usually mention that I need to prepare for a portfolio presentation? 2. As for the presentation, how should the presentation look? Do I need to prepare a keynote or a structured story telling script is enough? Thank you in advance!

[@angelfong2117]

谢谢分享！讲得太好了！！！！！！

[@kexinkang9620]

This video is so helpful! What would be high-quality prompts for building a UX portfolio?

[@yolandawiggins2543]

Hi Aona! This is a super helpful video. Do you have a separate video going more in-depth about the UX research presentation? Or does this video serve as that? I know you gave some great tips in this video. I was wondering if there's another video exclusively on that. Thank you!

[@AonaTalks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn6bZIJ8gKahfM0

[@osoperezoso2608]

Loving the qualities of these UXR videos! Us UXRs don't get enough love here on youtube nice to see.

[@rongrong5680]

Thx for your video! I think it is really helpful for me because I have two semesters to graduate and try to look for UXR jobs. The video clearly tells me how I gonna prepare. Love it!

[@AonaTalks]

Yay! I’m glad! ☺️

[@jen5917]

Your videos are always amazing! Can I still include the insights in my portfolio even though my company never implemented them? Thank you💌

[@AonaTalks]

Of course!

[@leenaas8655]

Thank you so much for this, Aona! How long should a portfolio presentation be when practicing for an interview?

[@AonaTalks]

Aim for 2 projects under 45mins!

[@zieteniere7500]

Aona! Thanks for your insights, do you conduct any UXR interviews? Can you share some insights or revelations you've had moving from interviewEE to interviewER? I have been conducting interviews lately and was impressed by how much perspective I gained from being in the interviewers shoes.

[@AonaTalks]

I did and I do! I also coach and mentor many aspiring UXRs who are super talented thus I have accumulated lots of tips from what I've seen - they definitely are a big inspiration for me as well

[@crystaltong1869]

Could you elaborate on how much a tech company would care about which phase of the product you do most research in? How do you categorize the phases of a product in relation to research? thanks!

[@AonaTalks]

Hey I’m referring to the foundational/design iterative/ evaluative research. If you have experience working on all 3 types of research projects of course it would be much preferred. But most of the time you need to have at least some design iterative and evaluative research projects under your belt.

[@ElizabethLopez-tk6lq]

Would you add research that isn't UX to a portfolio? Most of what I have done is not associated with a product.

[@foolsmate]

Can you go into depth about a portfolio website and what to include and how to format it in detail?

[@AonaTalks]

The video is currently being made :) Expect to see it in July!!

[@peggydu4289]

Hi Aona, I really need to learn how to demonstrate your collaboration skill in your portfolio? I cannot think of a better way, so I just post our photos on it 😂 Because all the works are done together with teammates, it's really hard to tell what I have contributed to the team. I always feel collaboration is very hard to measure. Can I just say... like I participated in every session in this research?

[@sshrivaas]

I had the same question as well. In my case I've mentioned the names of the team members clearly. And when I need to showcase someone else's work (paper prototypes or visuals) to bolster my own contributions I make sure to give credit for it. What I hear is the people don't usually do this because it takes the focus off of you. But i've also heard contradicting opinions that this is a good thing since it shows you can work in a team and that you own your work and support others in theirs. Aona can probably throw more light on this

[@sshrivaas]

Hi Aona! I wanted to ask - I've created my portfolio as a PDF (using InDesign). Is this okay as well? Or does it mandate a website?

[@AonaTalks]

It is! Format is not important:)

[@chriserony]

Hi! I had a question about confidentiality. I'm scared to share details of a research project at my company in an interview because I did sign hefty NDAs about it. I know you said that there is mutual confidentiality in interviews, but I have never heard of that before. Is there something I will sign to protect the confidentiality of the companies I've worked for? How much can I show and say?

[@AonaTalks]

Very good question! I don’t think there are strict guidelines on this. Some companies do mention the “mutual confidentiality” - I have experienced a few (you can usually ask the recruiter about it). For projects choices, just to be on the safe side, I usually only select projects that are very foundational (that won’t disclose any confidential designs/branding of the company). Eg If you work at a makeup company and you did a foundational research on female age range 18-24’s makeup purchase habit, I would use it - and make sure you hide any confidential/sensitive info about the company. I also talked about this in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gouzmp-ff7OjhpI

[@user-dt5yi3uz1i]

你好啊！

[@chelloelmi8700]

Thank you for this video it is so helpful! I am interviewing for 2 positions that both require a portfolio presentation. Is there anyway I can see what the portfolio presentation deck looks like for reference? 😊

[@pollypreppypants123]

I'm in academia and all I want is a UX research internship 😭 idk why it's so hard. Isn't the point of an internship to gain experience? How am I supposed to gain experience when the competition is people with a bunch of experience already 😩

[@AonaTalks]

It’s a pretty fierce competition and unfortunately internship openings are still sparse this year 😣 but I do believe it will pick up eventually! Also, you don’t need to have industry experience to get an internship - you just need research experience. Either through school projects or self started projects. But you do need to have them.

[@pollypreppypants123]

@@AonaTalks I won’t give up 💪🏼 thank you!! 😊😅 love your videos!

[@shannechang8808]

Hi Aona, I really like your video! However, your personal website is expired. Could you please check what's happening?

[@AonaTalks]

I have a new one now! It’s www.AonaTalks.com :)

[@oluchioguduokor3646]

If I am new to UX research how do I build a portfolio when I haven't carried out a project

[@AonaTalks]

there’s many other videos on my channel talking about this:)

[@user-tj2bu7rb7q]

不知道为什么，身为前端开发的我看得津津有味 😄

[@AonaTalks]

哈哈哈欢迎到此一游

[@naliniaggarwal4652]

I need insight on my portfolio How do I reach you: any email ?

[@UXRKelly]

Very helpful. Thanks @aonatalks