Smoothing Out the Road to Residential Solar

Installing solar panels for your home is an exciting step towards sustainable living and lowering your carbon footprint. But let's be honest - the process of researching, purchasing, and getting solar panels up and running can sometimes feel like an uphill climb with lots of bumps along the way. As a UX researcher, I've seen firsthand how frustrating friction points in a customer journey can derail even the most eager technology enthusiasts.

Getting Charged Up About Usability Testing for EV Charging Stations

As electric vehicles continue to surge in popularity, having a seamless and intuitive experience at public charging stations is critical. After all, what good is an EV if you can't easily charge it on the go?

As a UX researcher focused on green technology, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to thoroughly test charging station interfaces through usability studies. These interfaces need to be clear, simple, and stress-free for all users.

Cracking the Code: Purchase Drivers for Plant-Based Products

The plant-based food and beverage market is booming, with more consumers embracing sustainable, eco-friendly options. The plant-based food market is expected to grow from $23 billion in 2020 to $61 billion by 2028. As a sustainable CPG marketer, understanding what motivates buyers in this space is crucial for crafting compelling messaging and campaigns. In this post, we'll explore key purchase drivers for plant-based products and how to leverage market research for insights.

Intuitive User Interfaces: The Key to Successful Smart Home Energy Management

We're in the midst of an energy revolution, with smart home technology giving consumers more control than ever over their energy usage. The market is expected to grow from under $1 billion today to over $300 billion by 2030. Smart thermostats, smart lighting, smart appliances - the possibilities for reducing energy waste and saving money seem endless. But there's a catch - these systems are only as effective as their user interfaces allow them to be.

Capitalizing on the Circular Economy

Traditional businesses may see the circular economy as a threat to their business models, but that can be short-sighted. Inside every threat is an opportunity, and there are multiple examples of companies making the most of this trend.

5 Consumer Trends Driving Demand for Green Technology

Our planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, and consumers are increasingly conscious of their environmental impact. This shift in consumer attitudes and behaviors presents immense opportunities for companies offering green technology solutions. As a green tech marketer, understanding the key trends shaping this market is crucial for effective positioning and capturing this growing demand.

Curio Research Quarterly Vol. 22

Hello, curious people! Thanks for reading this next installment of my quarterly newsletter. I have news on the intersection of environmental sustainability and technology in this issue and updates on our latest travel adventures.

Curio Research Quarterly, Vol. 16

Hello, 2022! You look a lot like 2021. I can’t say I was a fan of 2021, and we are not getting off on the right foot so far this year. I’m busy, but I miss people. I miss making travel plans and feeling confident about sticking to them.

Much like my last letter, I highly recommend being proactive about future projects. I was booked solid for most of last year, and this year is proving to be the same. If you see yourself having research needs soon, I urge you to contact your research consultant of choice (hopefully, yours truly) earlier rather than later. Our schedules tend to fill fast these days.