I Think, Therefore I Test: What Descartes Can Teach Us About UX
What can Descartes teach us about UX? This article explores how doubt, observation, and usability testing help teams challenge assumptions and build products based on real user behavior.
Magic Bags vs. Rescue Rangers: Comparing Food Waste Apps Across Cultures
Too Good To Go and TABETE fight food waste in very different ways. Explore how surprise, detailed product info, gamification, and omotenashi reflect cultural differences in UX.
Translation as Treason: Preserving Cultural Nuance in Global Research
Translation is never just about words. Explore how cultural nuance, emotional meaning, and local context shape UX research, localization, and cross-border communication.
What is an “Insight” and How is it Different from a Finding?
A finding tells you what happened. An insight explains why it matters. Explore how deeper interpretation helps UX teams uncover unmet needs and design with more clarity.
Japanese Mythology and UX Design
What does Japanese mythology reveal about user behavior in Japan? From Amaterasu and Susanoo to Shinto views of nature and harmony, this article connects myth to cultural UX insight.
Localizing Your Product for Japan: How UX Research Can Guide Successful Market Entry
Localization for Japan means more than language. Discover how UX research reveals design preferences, navigation habits, content tone, and usability gaps that shape market success.
The Challenge of Accessibility in Japan: Redefining “Senior”
Japan’s aging society is reshaping accessibility. Learn how accessible design, longitudinal studies, and comprehensive assessments can help seniors stay active, independent, and digitally included.
Retro Revival: Why Japan’s Gen Z Finds Joy in Analog Experiences
Japan’s Gen Z is rediscovering analog joy through vinyl, film cameras, pure cafés, capsule toys, and retro fashion—blending nostalgia, emotion, and social sharing in new ways.
Bilingual UX researchers are your key to global research success
Why are bilingual UX researchers so valuable in global research? Learn how language fluency, cultural nuance, and cross-cultural perspective lead to deeper insights and smoother collaboration.
About Japanese Bento Boxes
Bento boxes are more than lunch in Japan. Learn how ekiben, homemade bentos, and seasonal ingredients reflect everyday life, visual appeal, and local culture across the country.