Alba Villamil
User Experience Researcher
Alba N. Villamil is an independent User Experience Researcher who specializes in designing for the social sector. Her projects focus on underserved populations such as refugees, low-income parents, and domestic violence survivors. In addition to working with community organizations, she has also worked on projects with the Harvard Kennedy School and Rochester City School District.
Rosenverse talks by Alba:
" Discernment requires attunement to organizational culture and politics to understand how research will resonate. "
Beyond insights: Rethinking the role of researchers as stewards of organizational wisdom
March 13, 2025
" Harm is inevitably caused by research; the question is how do we reduce that harm as much as possible. "
Learnings from Applying Trauma-Informed Principles to the Research Process
March 10, 2022
" We have to figure out the strategic, unique value to our clients, stakeholders, and customers. "
The Future of Research: Bridging the Gaps
July 29, 2021
" Attributing design differences to cultural values overlooks user workflows, constraints, and needs. "
Stereotyped by Design: Pitfalls in Cross-Cultural User Research
March 30, 2020
