Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders

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Welcome to “Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders,” the podcast that dives deep into the world of UX design, strategy, and insights, with a laser focus on reducing friction at those critical moments in the customer journey.

Our mission is to equip business leaders like you with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage UX methods and strategies to achieve tangible business outcomes and create lasting value. In each episode, we bring you expert interviews, real-world case studies, and practical advice to help you navigate the complex landscape of user experience design.

Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just starting to explore the world of UX, “Results by Design” is your go-to resource for unlocking the potential of user experience to achieve remarkable results. Tune in, take action, and design your way to success!

Learn more about us and visit our website!
https://uptopcorp.com/

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Episodes

From Insights to Impact: Acting on Customer Journey Maps
Jan 10 2025
From Insights to Impact: Acting on Customer Journey Maps
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, hosts Craig Nishizaki and Michael Woo dive deep into the journey mapping process and explore how businesses can identify opportunities for innovation, drive impactful solutions, and align user needs with business goals. Learn how to move beyond the basics of journey mapping to frame opportunities effectively, generate creative solutions, and validate them for maximum impact.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Leveraging "How-Might-We" Statements for Problem FramingCommon Mistakes in Identifying OpportunitiesTechniques for Generating and Prioritizing SolutionsValidating Ideas Through Usability TestingCommunicating UX Impact to Key Stakeholders--Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Michael Woo | Head of Design, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/--------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorpYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
Uncovering Pain Points: How Qualitative Research Improves Customer Experience
Dec 12 2024
Uncovering Pain Points: How Qualitative Research Improves Customer Experience
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, Michael Woo chats with Cristie Schrader, a seasoned UX researcher and product designer at UpTop, about the transformative role of qualitative research in creating exceptional customer experiences.From identifying emotional pain points to bridging the gap between customer needs and business goals, Cristie shares real-world examples and best practices from her extensive experience, including consulting for the world’s largest e-commerce company.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Why qualitative research is essential for uncovering customer pain pointsHow qualitative and quantitative research complement each otherBest practices for conducting impactful qualitative studiesReal examples of using insights to influence product roadmapsThe power of empathy in UX design--Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/Tags: UX design, UX strategy, user experience, business strategy, qualitative research, quantitative research--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Michael Woo | Head of Design, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/  Cristie Shrader | Product Designer, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristieschrader/--------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
From Misalignment to Momentum: A Leader’s Guide to Breaking Down Silos and Driving Collaboration
Nov 22 2024
From Misalignment to Momentum: A Leader’s Guide to Breaking Down Silos and Driving Collaboration
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In our latest episode, Craig Nishizaki chats with Deborah Roberts, Senior UX designer at UpTop, about the challenges and solutions for bridging silos in companies. Deborah shares her experiences working with major brands like Amazon and B2B companies like F5 and Everbridge, discussing the impact of organizational structure, communication, and cultural dynamics on team alignment. Together, they explore actionable steps to foster collaboration, including structured workshops, user journey mapping, and regular check-ins that build trust and empathy across departments.🔍 What You’ll Learn:• Why silos form and their impact on user experience• Practical strategies to promote cross-functional teamwork• The role of leadership in sustaining alignment• Tools like user journey maps and North Star prototypes to visualize collaboration goalsJoin us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Deborah Roberts | Sr. UX Designer, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahrobertsdesign/ --------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X]: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp -------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
Unclear Requirements: The #1 Reason Projects Fail
Oct 25 2024
Unclear Requirements: The #1 Reason Projects Fail
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, UpTop's Craig Nishizaki and Michael Woo discuss the challenges of handling unclear requirements in fast-paced projects. Based on their own experience, Craig and Michael unpack how unclear product visions, tight deadlines, and internal miscommunication can derail a project while emphasizing the importance of proper planning, aligning stakeholders, and addressing red flags early. 🔍 What You’ll Learn:The danger of unclear requirements and moving too fastIdentifying and responding to yellow and red flagsImportance of stakeholder alignment in product developmentTips for balancing speed with quality in project timelines--Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Michael Woo | Head of Design, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/  --------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X]: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
How Business and Design Leaders Can Work Together to Unlock Customer Value
Sep 13 2024
How Business and Design Leaders Can Work Together to Unlock Customer Value
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, UpTop’s Michael Woo is joined by Troy Parke, and they talk about how business and design leaders can collaborate more effectively to generate greater value for their customers. Troy is the Director of UX How, a resource for UX Design “How To” insights, and Method Toolkit LLC. He has experience at Bank of America, ESPN, Disney, and Alaska Airlines. Troy was previously a design leader on Rolling Stone, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, and Marvel projects.🔍 What You’ll Learn:How integral business and UX are to one anotherWhy business decision-makers should prioritize UXHow to leverage envisioning to help influence business decisionsTips on how design professionals can better understand the businesses they work for--Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/Tags: UX design, UX strategy, user experience, business strategy--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Michael Woo | Head of Design, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/ Troy Parke | Director of UX How: https://www.uxhow.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyparke/ --------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
Mastering the Art of Effective Storytelling
Aug 23 2024
Mastering the Art of Effective Storytelling
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, UpTop’s Craig Nishizaki and Chris Hare, founder of The Storied Future, talk about the power of storytelling, and how stories—particularly atomic stories—can help businesses establish a brand and grow. Learn the difference between stories and narratives, and how you can create your own brand narrative through different storytelling techniques.🔍 What You’ll Learn:The difference between stories and narrativesWhat atomic storiesHow to tell a story effectivelyHow to use atomic stories to build a brand narrative--Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/Tags: atomic stories, atomic storytelling, storytelling, storytelling techniques--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Chris Hare | Founder, The Storied Future: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hareforce1/--------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
Building Trust and Embracing Change: Key Strategies for Digital Transformation
Jul 19 2024
Building Trust and Embracing Change: Key Strategies for Digital Transformation
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, Craig sits down with Andrew Walsh, CEO of Applicate Commerce, to discuss the pivotal moments and strategies that have driven the company's successful transition into the digital age. From embracing e-commerce to integrating AI into their core processes, Andrew shares invaluable insights on how businesses can stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry.🔍 What You’ll Learn:Strategies for winning both physical and digital cartsThe impact of AI on distribution and digital businessBuilding strong relationships with stakeholders for a successful digital transformationAligning vision and strategy to drive business successFostering optimism and excitement in the face of change--Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/#uxdesign #uxstrategy #uxmethods  #uxforbusiness #businessleaders--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Andrew Walsh | President and CEO, Applicate Commerce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-walsh-applicate-commerce/--------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
5 High-Value UX Activities Your Company is Overlooking
May 31 2024
5 High-Value UX Activities Your Company is Overlooking
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, UpTop's Craig Nishizaki and Michael Woo talk about their Top 5 list of the most high-value (and sometimes underrated) UX-related activities and strategies that could transform the way your company operates! From journey mapping to customer interviews, prototyping, UX audits, and benchmarking, these essential practices can make a world of difference in enhancing your product or service. 🔍 What You’ll Learn:The importance of Journey Mapping for understanding user pathwaysHow Customer Interviews can unveil critical insightsThe value of Prototyping in making design concepts tangibleWhy conducting a UX Audit is crucial for identifying usability issuesThe role of Benchmarking in setting and achieving UX goals--Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/Tags: UX design, UX strategy, UX methods, UX for businesses, business leaders--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Michael Woo | Head of Design, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/ --------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
Elements of an Effective B2B Web Strategy
Apr 26 2024
Elements of an Effective B2B Web Strategy
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, hosts Craig Nishizaki and Michael Woo discuss the essential elements of a successful B2B web strategy and explore the importance of grounding the strategy with clear business goals, defining target personas, and casting a visionary UX and web content strategy. Learn about:Where teams go wrong in developing their web strategyFinding the right data and insights to inform the strategyHow UX strategy and Web content strategy are InterrelatedHow UX strategy and Web content strategy are related to a successful web strategy --Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Michael Woo | Director of UX, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/ Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Related Video | Evolving B2B Buyer Journeys: Reframing Your B2B Website for Today's Buyers--------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
How to Create Velocity and Alignment for Your Vision
Apr 5 2024
How to Create Velocity and Alignment for Your Vision
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, we journey into integrating Design Thinking and Lean UX methods into practical workflows. With over 16 years of experience, Michael Woo—Director of UX at UpTop—shares candid reflections and pivotal moments from his career, shedding light on the evolution of design methodologies and problem-solving approaches.🔍 Learn about:Applications of Design Thinking and Lean UX Method in Problem-Solving Design Thinking as a MindsetOrigin of UpTop’s UX Strategy Sprint Process Role of Structured Processes in Company Breakthroughs Difference Between UX Strategy Sprint and Envisioning SprintJoin us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Michael Woo | Director of UX, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/ Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/[eBook] A Guide to UX Strategy Sprints, UpTop: https://bit.ly/3IJmVvt --------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Conquering Digital Business Challenges
Feb 2 2024
Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Conquering Digital Business Challenges
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!In this episode, we tackle the intricate world of digital business and uncover five of the most common challenges organizations encounter when striving to build a successful digital business. 🌐In this insightful exploration, we break down the barriers that hinder many businesses from achieving digital excellence. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, understanding these challenges is crucial for navigating the digital landscape.🔍Learn about:1️⃣ Leadership and Vision 2️⃣ The Problem with Departmental Silos  3️⃣ How to Choose the Best Team Members 4️⃣ The Importance of Having Good Processes in Place 5️⃣ Is Your Company Operations-Minded or Innovations-Minded?Join us as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/-------------------------- Episode Particulars --------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/ Michael Woo | Director of UX, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/ -------------------------- Connect with UpTop --------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/ Website: https://uptopcorp.com/ Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
Evolving B2B Buyer Journeys: Reframing Your B2B Website for Today's Buyers
Jan 12 2024
Evolving B2B Buyer Journeys: Reframing Your B2B Website for Today's Buyers
Join our Results by Design panel and guest, Deborah Roberts, Senior UX Designer at UpTop, in a thought-provoking episode exploring the evolution of B2B buyer behaviors and their profound impact on website dynamics 🚀 In our latest episode, we discuss how B2B buyer behavior has changed over the past five years, what is now obsolete or ineffective on your B2B website because of these changes in B2B buyer behavior, and what to do about it.🎯 Key Takeaways:Unraveling the transformed enterprise B2B buyer journeyIdentifying redundant B2B website practices in the face of these changesWarning signs signaling larger underlying issuesJoin us as we explore expert approaches to elevate your products, optimize customer interactions, and steer your organization toward unparalleled success. Tune in now and revolutionize your business strategies!--------------------------Episode Particulars--------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/Michael Woo | Director of UX, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/Deborah Roberts | Sr. UX Designer, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahrobertsdesign/--------------------------Episode Context--------------------------Gartner Win More B2B Sales Deals Report: https://www.gartner.com/en/sales/insights/win-more-b2b-sales-dealsG2 2023 Software Buyer Behavior Report: https://research.g2.com/2023-buyer-behavior-reportTrustRadius 2022 B2B Buying Disconnect: The Age of the Self-Serve Buyer:https://www.trustradius.com/resources/assets/2022-b2b-disconnect--------------------------Connect with UpTop--------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/Website: https://uptopcorp.com/Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorpYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa
DNA of a Successful UX Strategy: Great UX is the Engineering of the Entire Experience, Not Just the Design of the Screens
Dec 1 2023
DNA of a Successful UX Strategy: Great UX is the Engineering of the Entire Experience, Not Just the Design of the Screens
Welcome to UpTop’s podcast series, Results by Design: UX Insights for Business Leaders!Join our hosts Craig and Mike as they unravel the intricacies of creating impactful user experiences that extend beyond aesthetics, delving into the very engineering that shapes the entire user journey. Learn valuable insights into the holistic approach that defines UpTop's commitment to delivering impactful and cohesive user experiences. Whether you're a business leader or a UX enthusiast, this episode offers a deep dive into the philosophy that sets UpTop apart in the world of UX. Tune in as we explore innovative approaches to enhance your products and services, optimize customer interactions, and ultimately drive success for your organization.Learn more about and visit our website: https://uptopcorp.com/-------------------------- Episode Particulars --------------------------Craig Nishizaki | Head of Business, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignishizaki/ Michael Woo | Director of UX, UpTop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wooman206/ -------------------------- Connect with UpTop --------------------------LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptopcorp/ Website: https://uptopcorp.com/ Twitter [X}: https://twitter.com/UpTopCorp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uptopcorp-------------------------- PODCAST Links -------------------------- Amazon Music/Audible Apple PodcastsDeezer Listen Notes Podcast Index Player FM Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Casts Spotify TuneIn + Alexa