State of Design – The West Coast Edition 2021 Survey (eng) Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 5Hello! This survey investigates the UX landscape of Region Västra Götaland. It intends to reach out to professional people in the region with an interest in User Experience.Does your organization operate in Region Västra Götaland? *YesNoIdentify yourself as: *a) I am an external UX consultantb) I make use of UX in my organizationc) I am curious to use UX in my organizationWhat is your title at work?What do you love about your work?What is less fun at work?What activities do you typically work with?BudgetingCoachingConceptsCreate service blueprints & customer journeysDesign feedback & QADesign wireframesExplorative researchHiring (recruitment of employees and consultants)Facilitate workshopsFollow-up on impact goalsMake prototypesMeetings of all kindsPlan & prioritize product roadmapsPlan, execute and analyze qualitative researchPlan, execute and analyze quantitative researchPlan, execute and analyze internal organizational researchSketchingStakeholder managementWork with impact mappingWork with strategic documentationWork with user & customer descriptions (like personas)Work with visual design & identityOtherOther tasks that you typically work with?What methods do you often use in your work?AB testingBusiness value mapping / Value proposition mappingCustomer journeysData analyticsDesign StudioDesign SprintEmpathy mappingInterviewsImpact mappingJobs To Be DoneObservationsPersonasPrototypesStory mappingService blueprintsSurveysUsability testingUser storiesWireframesWorkshopsOtherHow do you often work?By myselfIn a cross functional teamTogether with only designers (for example UI design, UX design & Service Design)It variesNextOrganization, Process & OwnershipWhat type of organization do you work at?Public sectorPrivate sectorAcademiaOtherSingle Line TextCompany size? (Both employees and consultants)12-1011-5051-250251-1000+1000How mature is design/UX in your organisation?0: Not relevant1: Unrecognised (design is not important)2: Interested (design is important but receives little funding)3: Invested (design is very important and formalised programs emerge)4: Committed (design is critical and managers are actively involved)5: Engaged (design is the core of the organisations strategy)6: Embedded (design is the fabric of the organisation, not discussed separately)If you work by yourself, agency or consulting, you may choose "Not relevant"Where is design/UX located in your company?CommunicationDigital channels or similarIT/TechMarketingR&DNot relevantOtherIf you work by yourself, agency or consulting, you may choose "Not relevant"Other location?Is it clear in your organisation who is responsible for design/UX?YesNoNot relevantIf you work by yourself, agency or consulting, you may choose "Not relevant"PreviousNextLearning & TrainingHow do you learn new things?I don't have the time to learn new things 🙁ConferencesNetworks and meetupsOffline trainingOnline trainingRead blogs and articlesRead booksThrough friends & colleaguesWork with interesting projects & productsOtherOther ways to learn new things?What design/UX trends or topics are important for you right now?Business DesignCircular DesignCoding as a DesignerConversational DesignDesign CoachingDesign LeadershipDesignOpsDesign SystemsDesign and AIDesign ThinkingEthical DesignInclusive DesignInnovation ThinkingLean UXLearning DesignOrganizational DesignStrategic UXSystem ThinkingUX CopyOtherOther trends?What design conferences would you recommend?AwwwardsConversion JamDesign MattersDesign Thinking ConferenceFrom Business to ButtonsEuro IAIXDALeading DesignMind the Productnordic.designNN/g UX ConferenceService Design Global ConferenceSTHLM Xperience ConferenceThe Gather FestivalUX CampUX LondonUXLX LisabonUX WeekOtherOther conferences?PreviousNextDemographics & EducationWhat gender are you? (Gender identity)FemaleMaleNon-binaryOtherUnsureDo not want to answerYour age?17 or under18-2526-3536-4546-5556-6768 or overDo not want to answerHow long have you worked with design/UX?Less than one year1 year2 Years3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years13 years14 years15 years16 years17 years18 years19 years20 years21 years22 years23 years24 years25 yearsMore than 25 yearsPlease round your answer. For example, if you have worked for 1 year 6 months, select 1 year.Where did you get your professional education from?What is your highest educational level?High School DiplomaHigher Vocational Education - HVEBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctorateOtherSingle Line TextWhat city do you work from?AlingsåsBoråsFalköpingGothenburgHerrljungaKungälvLerumSkövdeTrollhättanUddevallaUlricehamnVårgårdaOtherOther city?PreviousNextLindholmen Science Park is conducting a pre-study to explore the possibilities of a neutral arena for User Experience. The idea of a UX Arena is to strengthen Region Västra Götaland's competitive advantage in User Experience. This section covers questions regarding UX Arena.How critical is User Experience for the success of your organization? Selected Value: 0 Paragraph TextIn the future, how are you/your organization looking to invest in UX?LessMoreSingle Line TextWhat are the greatest obstacles you/your organization face to invest more in UX?Hard to find competenceNeed to upskill staffSkeptical managementLack of budgetROI uncertaintyNo obstacleOtherSingle Line TextHow many UX-related professionals do you estimate we are in Region Västra Götaland?ca 500ca 1000ca 2000ca 3000OtherNumbersIf there were a UX Arena in the region, what activities would you be interested in?Networking with others in the industryConduct joint researchApply for joint fundingsEnable cross industry collaborationGet inspiredStrengthen practical skills e.g. methods, tools, software etc.Strengthen strategic skills e.g. foresights, systems thinking, business modeling etc.Make use of the facilities at Lindholmen Science ParkExplore forefront technologiesGet support with UX researchFind competenceKeep up with UX developmentKeep up with the latest academic researchGet support with applications for project fundingsGuidance for relevant industry resourcesParticipate in an annual UX excellence summitUX for leaders - upskill programOtherSingle Line TextHow critical is a UX Arena for strengthening the competence and standing of UX in Region Västra Götaland? 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