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Senior UX Researcher

I'm Ev, a UXĀ Researcher based in Vancouver šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦. I'm dedicated to discovering valuable insights through Qualitative and Quantitative research, and a mission to create inventive high-performing user experiences.

Available: 28th Aug 2023

Ev Davies UX UI Designer
Skills

Skillsets

Iā€™m a full-stack UXer, which is jargon for an experienced Researcher/Service Designer, UI designer and knowing how to design for code (this diversity of skills is rarer than you may think!). With 9 years experience in the industry, these skillsets hav

UX Research

With an MSc in Medical Product Design and years of experience managing discovery projects, I help companies become data-driven by using and implementing ResearchOps.

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Design

Expect data-led, classy design that sets your brand apart. Combining design and development creates high-quality digital experiences for your audience.

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UX Copy

Crafting compelling copy that converts, engages and guides users through a fluid and intuitive user journey.

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Leadership

An experienced mentor and project leader. With a business strategy mindset and a self-driven motivation, I've led many teams to deliver successful initiatives.

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Processes

Documentation ensures you never design the wheel twice. As the team refines and innovates, I ensure we document well for speedy onboarding.
Testimonials

What people say

Basically, Evianā€™s a natural UX designer. Not only does he have a polished flare for design, his natural inquisitiveness and problem-solving skills make him the ideal candidate for any technical refurb. At the end of the day, heā€™s a scientist and that means everything he does ā€“ without question ā€“ is supported by thorough research. Whatā€™s more, his relentless passion for UX and ā€œseeing whatā€™s under the bonnetā€ means that heā€™ll always go above and beyond to make sure clients are happy.
Heā€™s a real people person which not only makes him a joy to be around but ensures that user testers always feel comfortable and reassured when completing tasks.

Simply put, I cannot recommend Evian enough.
Andy Baker
Senior Copywriter, Freelance
Evian is one of those rare designers who spans many design disciplines and is enthusiastic about getting stuck into everything. Such a lateral thinker, would be an asset to any organisation and the pride he takes in his work really shows. I've been in the industry a fair old time now but people like Evian keep me on my toes! There's always so much to learn and that's easy to forget if you don't have the right people in your team. I'd love to work with Evian again in the future.
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Arusha Elsworthy
Director / UX Designer, Elsworthy Media Ltd.
Ev has a strong understanding of user-centred design principles and a knack for creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces. With excellent communication and collaboration skills, allowing him to effectively work with cross-functional teams and gather important requirements from stakeholders. During his time at MPB, Ev has delivered high-quality work and gone above and beyond to ensure user satisfaction.
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Gess Puglielli
Head of Product, MPB
Ev is always fun to work with, bringing excellent UX insights gathered from his in-person user testing sessions, and was great support on the MPB design system, providing great feedback gathered from users on how the product was being used in the wild. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ev for anyone looking for a thorough, professional UX designer.
Jon Quayle
Visual &Ā Interaction Designer, MPB
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Matt Dodd
Frontend Engineer, MPB
I worked closely with Ev at MPB for the best part of 2 years. The first thing to say about Ev is his drive to 'do it for the customer' - everything he is about, is customer, customer, customer. Just what you need in a top level UX designer. His attention to detail is second to none and he has a real skill to get to the root of customer issues. We worked together on many projects, including the launch of MPB's platforms. The most exciting piece we worked together on was planning and developing a service design blueprint. This was a hugely important project for us and we had to start from scratch with it. The blueprint has been used across the business to identify process, people, product gaps.
Ev is the sort of person who brings good energy to the workplace. He is committed to doing the right thing, he is full of ideas about how to optimise products, and he is skilled in spinning many research, storytelling, problem solving plates.
Helen Bird
Senior Product Owner, MPB
About

T-Shaped Expertise and User-Centric Mindset

Hey there, I'm Ev - a UX Researcher with a passion for all things tech and learning new skills. I've often heard that if you look after your body your mind will follow. You'll usually find me sporting shorts and doing something active (ā† here, I'm going outdoor bouldering), but when I'm not on the move, I'm addicted to podcasts - especially those focused on behavioural and health sciences. With a background in Medical Product Design, expertise in research methodologies, and 9 years in industry, I'm always up for a challenge and ready to build engaging experiences that delight users.

IĀ like to learn... Whether it's learning Python to get more from data science, tinkering with JS to write scripts, or exploring the endlessly fascinating world of AI and machine learning, I'm always looking for ways to expand my T-shaped expertise.
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Contact

Drop me a line

If you're looking for someone with a breadth of knowledge, look no further.
Drop me a line to have a quick chat or let's grab a coffee if you're in the Vancouver area.