Insights Unlocked

How Mozilla balances familiarity and innovation in UX design


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Show Notes

Join host Mike McDowell as he welcomes Ludwig Fichte, Staff User Researcher, and Aarjav Pandya, Senior Product Designer, both from Mozilla, to explore the fascinating world of UX research and its impact on product design. In this episode, they break down Mozilla’s approach to user research and benchmarking studies, revealing how insights drive innovation for Firefox Mobile and beyond.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • How UX Research Shapes Product Design: Discover the critical role research plays in creating intuitive, user-friendly designs and how Mozilla translates insights into action.
  • Benchmarking in Action: Learn how Mozilla compares Firefox to competitors like Chrome, Safari, and Brave, and how task-based benchmarking reveals areas for improvement.
  • Designing for Familiarity and Innovation: Hear how Mozilla balances maintaining familiar design patterns with pushing the boundaries of usability.
  • The Iterative Nature of UX: Explore why UX research is never "finished" and how continuous testing helps adapt to evolving user needs.

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    • Mozilla Blog – Stay updated on Mozilla’s projects and initiatives.
    • Acorn Design System – Dive into Firefox's design approach.
    • Research at Mozilla – Explore Mozilla’s research-focused initiatives.
    • Ludwig Fichte on LinkedIn
    • Aarjav Pandya on LinkedIn
    • Mike McDowell on LinkedIn
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