UX Researcher

Bridging the gap between
human needs and business growth.

I've driven digital innovation for leading organisations including JP Morgan, Channel 4 and John Lewis through user and data led decision making. I now leverage AI to deepen the value and deliver the impact faster.

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Video Introduction

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Case Studies

In-depth explorations of research projects that transformed user experiences and informed strategic product decisions.

Featured Must See

Hero Case Studies

Recommended if you only have limited time. Showcasing research across Retail, Healthcare, and Banking sectors with measurable impact.

↑ AI ↑ Revenue ↑ Conversion ↑ Views
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Food Retail M&S

Marks and Spencer Christmas Food to Order

Quantitative data analysis to understand user pain points based on on-site analytics for users shopping for Christmas food.

↓ Exit Rate ↑ Attachment Sale ↑ Cross Shopping
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Travel Usability

Usability Testing Example

Comprehensive example of usability testing methodology demonstrating best practices in user research for travel industry applications.

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Retail Research Plan

Selfridges Research Plan

Strategic research plan developed for Selfridges to guide user experience improvements and inform design decisions.

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Media PlayStation

PlayStation Usability Testing Test Plan

Research brief created as part of the PlayStation Expert Evaluation, outlining methodology and testing protocols.

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Retail John Lewis

Tree Sorting John Lewis Events

Using tree sort methodology to evaluate whether participants can successfully locate events within the John Lewis digital ecosystem.

↑ Visits ↑ Event Sign-ups ↓ Time to Complete
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Retail Samsung

Samsung Vision Digital Optimisation

Using quantitative data to understand user behavior on John Lewis and develop data-driven hypotheses for optimization.

↑ Conversion ↑ AOV ↑ Revenue ↑ Market Share
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Retail Competitive Analysis

Large Electrical Appliance Competitor Analysis

Review of user needs and goals when shopping for large electrical appliances and comparative analysis of key market competitors.

↓ Drop-out Rate
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Charity Card Sort

British Heart Foundation Card Sort

Reviewing the information architecture of the BHF website to optimize content discoverability and user navigation.

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Retail A/B Testing

Product Display Page Iteration

Redesign and testing of a new product display page versus the original to measure engagement and conversion improvements.

↑ Conversion ↑ Product Engagement ↑ Get to Product Rate
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Workshop Education

General Assembly Workshop/Conference

Remote conference exploring UX research methods in more detail, sharing best practices and advanced techniques.

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Media Netflix

Netflix User Journey

Understanding the user journey for users on the Netflix streaming platform, mapping touchpoints and identifying optimization opportunities.

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Retail Samsung

Samsung TVs User Journey

Research to help understand how people buy Samsung TVs to enhance the digital experience and purchasing journey.

↑ Conversion ↑ AOV ↑ Revenue ↑ Market Share
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Retail Course Project

Tomorrow Shopping Cart

Case study created when enrolled in 'The Ultimate Guide to Usability' course, demonstrating foundational usability principles.

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Recommendations

What colleagues and collaborators have to say about working together on user research and design projects.

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Having partnered closely with Aaron on several complex research and workflow initiatives, his systems-level thinking has been a real asset. His work advancing our AI-impact mapping—quantifying where AI meaningfully affects workflow efficiency, decision quality, and platform investment priorities—has strengthened our ability to make evidence-based, metrics-driven decisions.

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Kathleen Dey Kraemer

Senior Vice President at Citi Bank

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Having Aaron join the team at Channel 4 was transformative for UXR. He brought confidence, energy, optimism, commercial acumen and a huge amount of learned UXR knowledge. The application of this knowledge is what stands Aaron apart.

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Diarmid Thackery

Mixed Methods Consumer Insights (Manager at Channel 4)

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Aaron is a brilliant UX Researcher. He has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge of his discipline, is always positive and is tireless with his thorough and meaningful output. He isn't afraid to speak up in meetings and counter the herd narrative in a calm, collected and thoughtful way.

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Maximilian Dunne

Global Head of Design (Manager at Holland & Barrett)

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I had the pleasure of working with Aaron during his year on our team at JP Morgan, where he made a significant impact as a UX Researcher. Aaron's deep knowledge of metrics, frameworks, and research methods truly helped our team demonstrate the value and impact of our work.

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Alexander Wood

Payments Product Manager at JPMorgan Chase

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Aaron is a brilliant researcher and a gem as a teammate. Aaron runs full-cycle research using different methods, supporting all stages of product development from discovery to delivery, and then helps to implement the discoveries, participating in workshops, and convincing stakeholders with the data.

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Nastia Minasova

Lead Designer at Holland & Barrett

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Aaron brings a wealth of expertise in user research best practice. His commitment to optimising experiences for users, coupled with his genuine passion for inclusive design and accessibility has proven to be transformative in supporting our pursuit to embed inclusivity.

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Louise Thompson

Product Manager - Accessibility at Channel 4

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Aaron made an immediate impact in the team at C4 and quickly became a trusted collaborator with the UX & Product team. As a researcher I have found him to be incredibly knowledgeable in finding the right approach to help get the insights the team need.

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Andy Brockie-Dunlop

Director of UX & Research | Coach at Channel 4

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From an early stage it was clear Aaron had a passion for user experience and considered the customer journey in every aspect of driving performance. Aaron used his initiative and experimented with gathering feedback from customers to inform decision making which were incorporated into digital journeys, this was extremely unique for the role

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Ross Santy

Digital Merchandiser at John Lewis

Accreditations

Professional certifications and credentials that demonstrate my commitment to excellence in user research and experience design.

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Professional Diploma in UX Design

UX Design Institute

Comprehensive professional qualification in user experience design, covering research methodologies, interaction design, and UX strategy.

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Ethical AI: AI Essentials for Everyone

Coursera

Foundation in ethical AI principles, understanding AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible implementation in product development.

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Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders

Coursera

Strategic understanding of agentic AI systems and autonomous agents, focusing on leadership considerations and implementation strategies.

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Introduction to AI

Coursera

Foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, machine learning fundamentals, and practical AI applications.

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Contentsquare Certified

Contentsquare

Certified in Contentsquare analytics platform for understanding digital experience through behavioral analytics and AI-powered insights.

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Useful Resources

Resources I have created that help support different stages of the UX Research process.

Guide

My UX Research Guide

Comprehensive guide covering usability testing checklists, performance measures, psychological biases, and research methodologies.

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Reference

UX Research Metrics

Visual reference guide for effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction metrics including success rates, time taken, CSAT, NPS, and more.

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Cheatsheet

Survey & Unmoderated Testing Cheatsheet

Essential checklist for creating effective surveys and unmoderated tests, covering question design, task setup, and common pitfalls to avoid.

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Cheatsheet

UX Research Cheatsheet

Popular LinkedIn post with close to 2000 likes advising on methods, laws, biases, and principles to use when weighing up the best research approach.

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My Custom Templates

Ready-to-use templates to streamline your research process, from planning through to execution.

Workshop

UX Research Kick Off Workshop

Interactive Miro board template for launching research projects, aligning stakeholders, and defining research objectives and scope.

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Workshop

UX Research Metrics Workshop

Collaborative framework for defining and prioritizing research metrics that align with business goals and user outcomes.

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Workshop

UX Research Ideation Workshop

Structured ideation session template for generating research questions, hypotheses, and methodological approaches.

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