The Black UXR Blog
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![From Social Science to Industry Research: Darien Dixon Shares His Transition into the World of UX Research](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654bd186612b9f3da2a82789/1708010857230-K8F1NY59SY4UH1TJ6EKI/darien.jpeg)
![Understanding Users Before Designing: UX Researcher Olaoluwa discusses his transition from Industrial Design to UX Research](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654bd186612b9f3da2a82789/1705437894430-IWRCAFA8TY538CLD4EX3/Ola.jpeg)
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![From Public Health to UX: Cara Person Shares Her Journey and Advice for Aspiring Black Researchers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654bd186612b9f3da2a82789/1702399696047-SNTUK2TW77RXJM5Z7529/Cara.jpeg)
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![The Path to UX Research: T'Lai Martindale on Persistence and Potential](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654bd186612b9f3da2a82789/1700508094670-JC7NBN6BAB9F0PLR75XA/T%27Lai.jpeg)
The Path to UX Research: T'Lai Martindale on Persistence and Potential
Landing that first job as a UX researcher can be daunting, especially for those from non-traditional backgrounds. In a new interview, T'Lai Martindale, M.S. shares how she leveraged her psychology and applied behavior analysis background to break into the industry.