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Explore new points of view—from practical tips to thought provoking discussions.

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…

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…

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….

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….

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.​…

Why ESG Still Matters in 2025 (Even if the Headlines Say Otherwise) 

In our latest blog post, we explore how today’s most forward-looking companies are reframing ESG as a lens for better decision-making….

Leading by Learning: What Our EcoVadis Success Means 

In this blog post, we reflect on our recent EcoVadis assessment and share three takeaways from the experience….

Featured Case Study: Building Empathy with Consumers

A national food company sought to connect with their core consumers to foster genuine empathy….