
Research leaders are drinking from the firehose with new AI tools and capabilities emerging daily. Everyone feels the pressure to keep up while still delivering great work.
We've vetted the tools so you don't have to waste time on false promises.
Drawing from hundreds of hours of testing with clients like Spotify, Netflix, and Amazon, our practical guide shows you exactly which AI research tools deliver real value—and which ones to avoid.

Chris Aswad, CEO, Insight By Design
With over 20 years in market research, Chris has vetted dozens of AI tools through hands-on testing with clients like Spotify, Netflix, and Amazon. He helps research leaders navigate the AI landscape without wasting time on false promises.
Chris and his team prioritize human connection in all aspects of research and won't sacrifice insight quality for technological shortcuts. His practical approach has made him a trusted advisor to leading brands seeking to enhance their research capabilities through strategic AI implementation.

Apply our field-tested framework to assess AI research tools based on the only metrics that matter: faster insights, better analysis, and actual cost savings.

See which specific AI applications are proving their worth today in areas like real-time transcript analysis, scaled qualitative research, and pattern recognition.

Get a clear-eyed look at today's AI limitations—including where sentiment analysis fails, why synthetic data creates problems, and how to maintain research integrity.
The greatest benefit to having Chris as a
partner is his efforts to fully engrain himself
in your business and understand the why
behind the research.”
I know I can always depend on Insight By Design to diagnose a problem and think creatively to help solve it!
Their deliverables really raised the bar compared to other research vendors we've worked with.
The meta-analysis work IBD produced for us provided the foundation for a great,
award-winning insights event.
Chris is a passionate professional who conveys confidence and expertise and quickly puts one at ease—even with the most daunting project.
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