Conference
QRCA 2025 Annual Conference
The qualitative research community is a broad and diverse network of skilled researchers and insights professionals who encompass a wide range of skill sets and experiences. […]
Qualitative
Schools of Thought
The Power of Kintsugi: Breaking Insights to Build Masterpieces
This article presents a unique perspective of tying the Japanese artform of Kintsugi (golden joinery of broken pottery pieces) to the development of more powerful insights in marketing research. The author shares her journey learning that less pristine insights can actually result in more effective brand partnerships. The article presents three readily deployable frameworks that enhance the strategic thinking of qualitative researchers. […]
Luminaries
The Art of Seeing: How Network Mapping Unveiled Insights and Opportunities with Glenna Crooks
The Network Sage, Glenna Crooks, PhD, shares her work on network mapping, and the value of becoming aware of the shape and scope of your personal and professional networks. Her journey will inspire you to examine your own networks in order to unlock opportunities to improve your health and well-being. This is not just about adding to your networks—you might be surprised to discover you need to cut some connections loose. […]
Travelwise
Exploration is Curiosity Put into Action
Ready to embark on a wild adventure that blurs the lines between art and research? Join qualitative market researcher Natalia Tafur as she dives into the weird and wonderful world of Meow Wolf, where surprises lurk around every corner and creativity knows no bounds. From navigating trippy rooms to discovering hidden treasures, her experience offers unexpected lessons for qualitative researchers—like embracing the unknown and bringing a thought partner along for the ride. With stories of scavenger hunts, offbeat discoveries, and a sprinkle of storytelling magic, this article explores how a quirky art exhibit can transform how you think about qualitative research. […]
From the Editor in Chief
From the Editor in Chief – Winter 2024
VIEWS’ Editor-in-Chief Tamara Kenworthy gives thanks for a career that allows us to be curious and creative every day, and shares highlights from this quarter’s issue. […]
Global
Exploring the Metaverse: A New Realm for Qualitative Research?
Insights from the Best Paper at ESOMAR Congress 2023 exploring the metaverse as an opportunity for qualitative research. The authors detail their efforts to investigate the metaverse’s potential for market research, outlining the goals, research tasks, and challenges they encountered. […]
Toolbox
Demystifying Semiotics: A Primer on How to Do Semiotic Decoding
In this how-to article, SemioFest co-founder Hamsini Shivakumar demystifies semiotics. She explains: what semiotics is; how it is different from voice-of-the-customer research; and how semiotics-based insights help your customers improve their marketing. Hamsini also provides an introductory how-to on conducting semiotics analyses so that you can consider how you might incorporate semiotics into your practice or business. […]
Dear Emeritus
Dear Emeritus: Using Qually Superpowers in Personal Life
Experienced quallies reflect on the “superpowers” they’ve acquired through a life of working in qualitative research, and how they successfully utilize them in their personal lives as well. By Sebastian Murdoch […]