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143: THE GOOD EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN WITH ERIN WEIGEL

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Welcome to No Hacks, a weekly podcast where smart people talk to you about better online experiences!

This is another episode we are doing with Experimentation Elite. Experimentation Elite is the UK’s premier experimentation and CRO experience taking place on June 11th and 12th in Birmingham, so head over to experimentationelite.com and get your ticket NOW.

In this episode, we have Erin Weigel, a UX expert, principal designer, and senior design manager joining us to share her unique journey from managing a toy store to becoming a leader in the field of experimentation and design. Erin reveals how her playful and inquisitive nature led her to groundbreaking design strategies, and why she believes experimentation is at the core of learning and innovation.

Erin also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book and the workshop she'll be hosting at Experimentation Elite on June 11th. She goes into the importance of understanding statistical concepts, designing effective experiments, and making data-driven decisions. With over 15 years of experience, Erin’s insights are both educational and entertaining, making complex topics accessible and fun.

Listen in as Erin discusses her favorite toy for budding experimenters, shares stories from her time at Booking.com, and as we come up with a fascinating new show idea. Plus, don’t miss her tips on how to stay motivated and the challenges she faced while writing her book.

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