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Services
Choose the right service.
Start by identifying the product question that matters most, then match it to the research service built to answer it clearly.
For Founders, Product Leads, and Design Teams
Know what users actually need before you build.
Caliber Studios helps teams make clearer product decisions through focused UX research.
Validation
Usability
Strategy
How It Works
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Support Model
Set the right support level.
Use flexible models so the work fits the scope, speed, and collaboration level the team actually needs.
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What You Get
Get higher-quality insights.
The result is a practical read on what users need, where risk lives, and what the team should do next.
Deloitte
Chick-fil-A
6sense
Motorola Solutions
Deloitte
Chick-fil-A
6sense
Motorola Solutions
Services
Focused research built for clearer decisions.
Choose the service that best fits the question in front of you. Not sure where to start? Start with the answer you need. Don’t see an exact fit? Let’s talk.
First Impressions Audit
"Do people immediately understand what this is?"
We show your product to real people and watch what happens. Do they get it right away? Are they confused? You'll know within days, before you waste more time on something that isn't landing.
Validation Sprint
"Is this worth building?"
Before you build, make sure someone actually wants it. We talk to the people you're building for and come back with a straight answer: build it, or save your money.
AI Trust & UX Audit
"Will users trust this AI feature?"
AI features fail when users don't trust them, even if they work perfectly. We find out what's making people hesitate, ignore, or misuse your AI before you ship it.
Friction Finder
"Where are users getting stuck?"
Something's not working, but you're not sure what. We watch real people use your product and find exactly where they get confused, frustrated, or give up so you can fix the right things.
Mental Model Mapping
"How do users actually think about this?"
Your users have a mental picture of how things work, and it might be nothing like yours. We map how they actually think so you can build something that clicks instead of something that needs a tutorial.
Pre-Launch Confidence Check
"Are we ready to launch?"
You're almost ready to launch, but almost isn't good enough. We put your product in front of real users one more time and catch the things that would hurt you after go-live, when fixing them costs a lot more.
Support Models
Ways to work with Caliber.
Choose the level of support that best fits the scope, pace, and closeness of collaboration needed.
Partner Lite
Occasional guidance for contained product questions.
Best for teams that need senior research support on a smaller scope without committing to a deeply embedded model.
- Smaller-scope audits, evaluations, and launch checks
- Quick feedback loops and a standing research partner
- Good for teams with occasional questions that still matter
Embedded
Closer collaboration for active product development.
Best when the team is building quickly and needs research to keep pace with live roadmap and design decisions.
- Weekly check-ins and ongoing product input
- Validation, iterative research, and roadmap guidance
- Built for teams actively shipping and learning as they go
Fractional
Senior research leadership without a full-time hire.
Best when research needs to shape broader direction, priorities, and team decision-making over time.
- Owns the plan, the work, and the research direction
- Supports bigger framing, prioritization, and strategy questions
- Best for orgs needing senior research leadership before building a full function
Case Studies
Examples of how research work turns into clearer decisions.
This section will eventually hold a small set of real examples showing the question, the approach, and what changed as a result.
Mental Model Mapping with MSI
Clarifying user mental models to shape a stronger product or information architecture direction.
Validation Example
Testing whether a concept was worth pursuing before the team committed roadmap time and budget.
Usability Example
Identifying friction in an existing experience and improving what users understood or completed.
Founder Details
Christina Pineda
Founder and Lead Researcher, Caliber Studios
I started Caliber Studios to give product founders, product leads, and design teams access to senior UX research support in moments where clearer thinking matters most. The goal is not to add more process or fail fast. It is to bring better product judgment backed by quality research, rooted in answering the right questions.
My background spans discovery research, evaluative research, concept testing, information architecture, and product strategy support. I work closely with teams to turn what users need into direction that is actually usable.
Works With
Founders, product managers, design teams, engineers, and contract companies.
Strengths
Discovery and evaluative research, concept testing, information architecture, product strategy support, and AI experience clarity.
Approach
Structured, calm, and highly collaborative. I aim to bring clarity without adding process for its own sake.
Best Fit
Teams that want a thoughtful research partner who can clarify what to do next.
Contact + FAQ
Questions before reaching out?
A few quick answers about how Caliber works, what to expect, and how to start the conversation.
How do I know which service fits?
Start with the product question in front of the team. If you are not sure which engagement fits, send a short note and I can recommend the best starting point.
Do I need to know the support model first?
No. Most teams start with the product question or service they think they need, and we shape the support model from there. If you already know you want a lighter, more embedded, or more strategic partnership, that helps, but it is not required.
What happens after I reach out?
I will usually reply with a few follow-up questions about what your team is working on, what feels uncertain, and what kind of timeline you are aiming for. From there, I can recommend a service, a support model, or a more tailored starting point if the work does not fit neatly into one option.
How quickly do you respond?
Typically within one to two business days. If the request is time-sensitive, mention that in your note and I will do my best to respond sooner.
Start a conversation.
Send a short note about what your team is working on, what feels uncertain, and what kind of support might help most.