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“Small moments of enjoyment are important because life is hard.” 

Early reflections from The American Strain, Southpaw’s new mixed-methods study on financial pressure, tradeoffs, and everyday life….

Our 2025 Impact Report

At Southpaw, we care a lot about people, community, and doing business thoughtfully. We wanted to share a few ways we’re putting them into action….

“Small moments of enjoyment are important because life is hard.” 

Early reflections from The American Strain, Southpaw’s new mixed-methods study on financial pressure, tradeoffs, and everyday life….

Our 2025 Impact Report

At Southpaw, we care a lot about people, community, and doing business thoughtfully. We wanted to share a few ways we’re putting them into action….

The Precarious Middle: What We See When We Listen More Closely 

Many Americans feel like they should be further along financially than they are. Our study dove into how people are experiencing their finances today….

Speed Meets Substance: Rethinking Innovation Research 

Read how Southpaw helps teams balance agility with substance and rethink what innovation research can look like at every stage of the journey….

The DNA of Southpaw: From Inspiration to Impact 

We are a team of thinkers, strategists, storytellers, and researchers, each bringing unique strengths to the whole. We are deeply proud of our commitment to delivering inclusive research that reflects lived experiences in the real world, not just what’s easy…

Going “Into the Wild”: The Power of Immersive Research 

We share best practices for getting immersive work right, and highlight projects where observing people in their natural environments completely changed our clients’ strategies….

The Other Side of Insight: Don’t Sleep on Quantitative 

Qualitative research often gets the spotlight. But quant provides the evidence leaders need to make decisions with clarity and confidence….

What We’ve Been Up To This Summer: Immersive, Human-Centered Research in Action 

Our recent projects showcase the breadth of ways Southpaw Insights helps organizations connect with the people who matter most….

Grounded and Well-Rounded: Why Diverse Backgrounds Matter in Research 

At Southpaw, our team is made up of people whose own lives and interests have shaped the way they uncover insights that matter most. Here are their stories……

Beyond the Numbers: What Brand Trackers Miss ― and How to Fill the Gaps 

If you’ve ever stared at a tracker report and thought, “Okay, but now what?” you’re not alone. This blog post explores where trackers fall short – and what you can do about it….

Featured Case Study: Revealing the Experiences of Transportation Providers​

A national organization wanted to understand the challenges, needs, and experiences of transportation providers who serve older adults and people with disabilities….

Featured Case Study: Using Technology to Help Voters with Disabilities

A tech company with a voting machine product sought to gain insight into voters with disabilities and explore ways election officials and technology could better meet their needs.​…