Cassandra Cardiff
About Cassandra Cardiff
Cassandra Cardiff is a Senior User Researcher at Apolitical, specializing in synthesizing research findings into actionable insights for product development. She holds an MPhil from the University of Oxford and has previously worked in various research roles, combining her background in social anthropology with user experience research.
Work at Apolitical
Cassandra Cardiff currently holds the position of Senior User Researcher at Apolitical, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she synthesizes research findings into actionable insights that inform product development and design decisions. Cassandra engages with clients and stakeholders to ensure that research strategies align with their needs and objectives. Her work involves developing sketches and concepts, demonstrating her ability to translate research insights into effective design solutions.
Education and Expertise
Cassandra Cardiff studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Development Studies from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts with Combined Honours (BA Hons) in International Development Studies and Social Anthropology at Dalhousie University from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background in social anthropology informs her approach to user experience research, allowing her to explore the relationship between humans and technology.
Background
Before joining Apolitical, Cassandra Cardiff gained experience in various research roles. She worked as Experience Research Lead at Pomegranate Media from 2020 to 2021 in London, England. Prior to that, she served as Research Coordinator at OxPolicy: The Oxford Student Think Tank from 2015 to 2016 in Oxford, United Kingdom. Additionally, she worked as a UX Researcher and Designer at Young Enterprise UK from 2017 to 2019, also in Oxford.
Achievements
Cassandra Cardiff has developed a personal website where she shares insights and projects related to user experience research. This platform showcases her commitment to the field and her ability to communicate research findings effectively. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a capacity to synthesize complex research into actionable insights that drive product development and design.