Things People Do

Understand what
matters.

We help you understand what people think, feel and do. 
Because people are complicated. Your research doesn't have to be.

Our philosophy

We don't start with a method.
We start with a question.

Research should answer something useful. We bring the right methods, rigorous thinking and curiosity to find out what matters.

Packages

Choose a question, not a methodology.

You shouldn't need to know what a quantitative study is. You should know what you're trying to decide. We'll handle the rest.

The idea check

Is this idea worth pursuing?

Desk research, 6–8 conversations with the people you're building for, a concept test and a straight answer.

Concept testing · In-depth interviews · Competitive scan

2–3 weeksStart here

The customer deep dive

Who are your customers and what do they actually need?

Qualitative fieldwork, behavioural analysis, segments that mean something and a needs map your team can use.

Interviews · Diary studies · Segmentation · Survey

4–6 weeksStart here

The product check

What's working, what's not, and why?

Usability sessions, journey analysis, a prioritised list of problems and the evidence behind each one.

Usability testing · Journey research · Tree testing

3–4 weeksStart here

Selected work

Different questions need different ways of looking at them.

QUAL
Loan Origination & Management Systems
QUAL
AI Virtual Assistant for Banking
QUAL
Digital Wallet for People with Impairments
QUAL
Online Trading App
QUANT
Quarterly CX & UX Survey
QUANT
Drop-Off Survey: Hotels on OTA
QUANT
Bachelor Program Evaluation
QUANT
Customer Behaviour in Cars
QUANT
Designing a Virtual Banking Chatbot
QUANT
Facebook Campaigns Analysis
QUANT
Diversity & Inclusion Gaps
MIXED
Mapping the Financial Ecosystem
QUAL / MIXED
Credit Ecosystem at Car Dealerships
QUAL
ZMET: Vitamin E Supplement Buyers
QUANT
Drivers in European Hotel Selection
QUANT
Choosing Motorcycle Lubricants
QUAL
Redesigning the Taxi Experience
QUAL / MIXED
Understanding VIP Banking Clients
QUANT
How People Buy Used Cars
QUANT
Improving the Video Call Experience
QUANT
Understanding Travel Subscription Churn
QUAL
Understanding Pet Owners in Germany

Who's behind it?

I'm Liz. psychologist + behavioural data scientist

I bring together qualitative and quantitative research, behavioural science, product and UX research, market research and service design to understand people from every angle. I look beyond what people say to uncover what they do, why they do it, and the patterns, needs and opportunities hiding in between.

WHO'S BEHIND IT? →

There's a question to answer.

Tell us what you're trying to figure out. We'll get back to you within two business days.

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