LaurenSchaefer
Director of UXSeesaw Learning
Lauren Schaefer is a cross-functional product design and research leader in edtech, focused on helping teams turn customer insight into better decisions. With 20 years in the UX industry, she works at the intersection of product design, research, and strategy — supporting software that empowers educators, students, and families around the world.
Lauren has led and scaled research and design practices across organizations, served on the UXPA International board, and founded the South Florida UX Meetup (SOFLUX), which she ran for 14 years. She has also taught Human-Computer Interaction as an adjunct professor at Florida International University. Lauren holds a Master’s degree in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University and is especially passionate about how research trends, bias, and human behavior shape the products we build.
My Session(s)
Shaping the Future of UX Research
Awaiting LocationMarty Gage
Jennifer Romano
LaurenSchaefer
Rebecca Destello
Janaina Pantoja
User research is entering a defining era. Since 2020, the pace of change, new technologies, and growing business pressures have reshaped expectations for the field. Researchers are now being asked to demonstrate measurable value, turn insights into action, and influence strategy at every level of their organizations. This panel brings together industry leaders who are […]