Joseph Babù
@josephbabu
Senior design researcher shaping user-centered products through qualitative and quantitative insight.
What I'm looking for
I specialize in design research, with a passion for understanding the needs and behaviors of users. I use research to create products and services that are meaningful and truly centered around the user.
With more than 5 years of experience, I conduct user research analyzing data and collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation in service and product development. I thrive in environments that prioritize empathy, creativity and experimentation.
Across roles including Senior UX Researcher, Lead UX Researcher, and Design Researcher, I ascertain research context and requirements, collect research data using quantitative and qualitative research methods, and conduct ethnographic research based on research objectives. I also synthesize insights from interviews, surveys, focus groups, online platform tools, review analysis, and ethnographic studies into well-founded conclusions and proposals.
I’ve designed and executed studies that address both user behavior and attitudes, and generated recommendations that support ideas and evaluate designs. My work includes usability studies, persona development, and cross-functional collaboration with product, designers, developers, and stakeholders—plus recognition such as “Employee of the Year” (Product Department - 2020).
Experience
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Design Researcher
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Assessed design research context and requirements, and collected quantitative and qualitative research data using appropriate study methods. Conducted ethnographic research, planned study logistics, and synthesized findings into insights and proposals for stakeholders.
Experience & Service Designer
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Led the qualitative research portion of the product development cycle, including embedded studies to understand home-organisation scenarios. Produced task analysis results and collaborated with cross-functional teams to define research objectives and plan user research activities.
Education
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Nairobi Design Institute
Licentiate Degree, Design Research / Creative Leadership
2017 - 2018
Completed a Licentiate degree in design research and creative leadership, including research context definition, data collection, ethnographic study execution, and analysis for design research objectives.
GeSCI
Licentiate Degree, Communication Design
2012 - 2013
Completed a Licentiate degree in communication design through the Africa Knowledge Exchange Program (GeSCI).
Nairobits Digital Design
Licentiate Degree, Web / Graphic Design
2009 - 2010
Completed a Licentiate degree in web and graphic design.
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