The following photos and screenshots are some examples of implementing design research methods/activities.
I included some resources that I created in order to train others in utilizing design research effectively.
From a Discovery session with Ivy Tech Stakeholders
The end result of an affinity mapping session between myself and another UX designer via Miro
Some experience mapping and additional notes that came from interviews with the user
A simple map as the result of a think-aloud; a real vs. ideal timeline; a map following a cognitive walkthrough
Some focus group work
Method sheets (with information from Universal Methods of Design—adapted to be niche-specific) for coworkers with non-design backgrounds
Project planning template designed in Miro
Divergent Thinking Activity—formatted for social media—for students to be introduced to methods of design
Photo after I facilitated a workshop in order to find our company's values
Some qualitative data results and personas
Feedback and discussion session on rough logo design directions
A presentation for conducting observations inside a classroom setting