Ben Bontreger

UX Researcher

Ben has a background rooted in psychology and human factors, with experience primarily in qualitative research methods. He has personally and professionally worked with a variety of unique populations, which helps him see things from multiple perspectives and adapt to different research challenges. Ben is passionate about bringing the human touch to technology. He has a BS in Psychology from Eastern Mennonite University and an MS in Human Factors and Ergonomics from the University of Minnesota.

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Something unique about you summed up in one sentence:

I’m not a big fan of jeans.

Your favorite part of working at Bold Insight

I appreciate the culture of collaboration and support, and the clear emphasis on using insights for positive change.

In your spare time you would absolutely do this:

I would love to learn additional languages.

Your favorite city in the world is...and why?

I think Rome is pretty cool for both the ancient charm and tasty food.

You cannot start the day without doing this:

Planning what I’ll have for lunch. It’s an underrated meal and it will bother me all morning if I don’t know!

Your ultimate celebrity dinner party guest list would include:

Conan O’Brien, John Cho, Bill Hader, Wanda Sykes

Long-term personal or professional goal?

Visiting every major US theme park to ride all the big roller coasters.

Any other facts to share?

I grow hot peppers every summer to make my secret-recipe homemade salsa.
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May 31, 2023

Unlock valuable insights by creating engaging environments, maximizing participation, and uncovering the genuine perspectives of young users.

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May 19, 2023

We designed Bold Insight to deliver our employees’ best work. The result: a workplace that reflects the emotions, ideas, and experiences of all our employees.

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May 16, 2023

Employees are a key user group at any organization. Applying UX research principles can help HR leaders optimize employee experience, drive engagement, and boost the bottom line.

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May 11, 2023

Generative AI can help researchers refine and clarify research objectives, communicate effectively, and spark creativity and strategic thinking.

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April 12, 2023

Regulations and guidance for human factors research and medtech have evolved, but the goals remain unchanged. The right research partner makes navigating FDA rules simple.

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