Louisa Wu
About Louisa Wu
Louisa Wu is a UX Researcher with a background in psychology, currently working at Prolific. She has extensive experience in product management across various sectors, including ecommerce and retail, and combines strategic thinking with storytelling to enhance user-centered design.
Current Role at Prolific
Louisa Wu has been working as a UX Researcher at Prolific since 2023. In this role, she combines strategic thinking with storytelling to translate data into meaningful insights for teams. Her background in psychology informs her approach to understanding user behavior, which is crucial in developing user-centered products.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Louisa Wu has held several product management roles in various organizations. She served as Head of Product at Contact for five months in 2022 and as Senior Product Manager at the same company for 11 months from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she worked as a Product Manager at OVO for one year, and at Simba Sleep for two years. Her experience spans multiple sectors, including ecommerce and retail.
Educational Background and Studies
Louisa Wu holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Middlesex University. She has furthered her education in UX research and product management through various programs. She completed a Continuous Discovery Masterclass with Teresa Torres at Product Talk in 2022 and studied UX & UI Design at The School of UX in 2021. Currently, she is studying UX Research at Maven under Dr. Ari Zelmanow.
Diverse Industry Experience
Louisa Wu has a diverse background that includes experience in ecommerce, marketplaces, utilities, and retail sectors. This varied industry exposure enhances her ability to create user-centered products. She has worked in both B2C and D2C environments, which contributes to her understanding of different market dynamics and user needs.
Skills and Expertise in UX Research
Louisa Wu's expertise in UX research is driven by her passion for understanding human behavior and motivations. Her strategic approach enables her to make data meaningful for teams, facilitating informed decision-making in product development. Her background in psychology supports her ability to analyze user interactions and improve product experiences.