Highlights
I sat down with Naresh Shan, in the DesignOps Aligned Podcast to talk about the phenomenon of Burnout in UX. We shared the latest learnings from our Research with more than 300 UX professionals.
In the User Research Strategist I breaks down the often-misunderstood relationship between strategic and tactical research
Watch my keynote at World Usability Congress 2025 in Graz about Understanding The Magic Of High Performing Teams
Dr. Javier Bargas-Avila
Dr. Javier Bargas-Avila is a UX Director with over 20 years of experience, passionate about building excellent products that delight users. Creating and scaling high-performing teams fuels his drive.
For 14 years he built and scaled impactful research organizations across Google, including Cloud, Ads, YouTube and Play. Before joining Google, he established and managed the HCI research lab at the University of Basel.
He is a firm believer in the power of coaching and mentorship, and strives to cultivate talent within teams, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. In 2025, he founded Astrolabium, a company focused on Coaching and Training for UX professionals.
Beyond this, he actively contributes to the UX community by sharing his insights through talks, publications, podcasts and conference presentations.
