Helping business owners understand what's actually happening with their customers — so they make better decisions before they build, launch, or invest.
The real cost of moving without evidence
You're leading a business or a product — and you're being asked to commit. Build it. Launch it. Invest in it. But the information you're making decisions on is incomplete, assumed, or already outdated.
How UserLens works
Whether you're about to make a major call, trying to understand what's breaking, building the capability to keep knowing, or navigating what AI means for your users — UserLens meets you where you are.
Before you sign off on a roadmap, a product, or a significant investment — get clarity on whether you're solving the right problem. UserLens builds the evidence so you can move with confidence, not assumptions.
"Are we solving the right problem — or just the loudest one in the room?"
Your AI rollout isn't failing because of the technology — it's failing because nobody asked the humans. UserLens researches how people actually interact with AI: where trust breaks down, what mental models they bring, and why adoption stalls even when the model works.
"Do our users actually trust the AI — or are they just tolerating it?"
Numbers are down, customers are leaving, or the product isn't landing — but your team can't agree on why. UserLens goes directly to the source and brings back a clear picture of what's happening and where to focus.
"Do we know why customers are leaving — or are we still guessing?"
For leaders who want to stop making decisions in the dark — permanently. UserLens embeds customer intelligence into how your team thinks, plans, and prioritizes, so every initiative starts with evidence.
"Is your team making decisions based on evidence — or on instinct and seniority?"
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Selected work

The team had accepted an 87% exit rate as the cost of compliance. The data suggested it didn't have to be.

17% adoption on a tool built specifically for the people using it every day. Leadership was already drawing up plans for a full rebuild.

The product worked. The checkout worked. So why wasn't anyone booking?

Users were logging in, checking their numbers, and leaving more uncertain than before. The same frustration surfaced in annual surveys year after year — until someone asked why.

Users came looking for style inspiration and left overwhelmed. A diary study revealed the tension between browsing and deciding — and what it actually takes to bridge the two.

International travelers from three markets were quietly disengaging from a listing that looked perfectly fine on paper.

A global real estate org had a clear problem and a tool to solve it. Discovery interviews suggested the scope was different than anyone had assumed.

Fast-moving teams don't always have time for full research cycles. A two-hour workshop was the only option. The question was what it could realistically surface.

Nearly 100 open research questions. No shared system for deciding what mattered. And a team that couldn't agree on what 'important' even meant.

17 interviews across five roles. The platform had a roadmap and a vision. The question was whether the evidence would support it — or challenge it.

Loyalty discounts were hitting checkout for the first time. The team was confident. The staff had never touched it before.

Members had 14-day exclusive access to their favourite brands. Most never used it. Diary studies and in-store tag-alongs revealed why — and it had nothing to do with the perk itself.
About the Founder
I'm Archie (Archana) — the founder and lead strategist at UserLens. For over 12 years, I've embedded inside the product teams shaping how millions of people shop, travel, invest, and live — at organizations including Amazon, Booking.com, Nordstrom, XPO Logistics, WealthBar, and Credential Financial.
From early-stage startups to global enterprise, I've sat in the room where the hard product decisions get made — across retail, financial services, logistics, travel, and enterprise technology. I understand the pressures leaders face, and what it takes to make evidence actually land with a room full of stakeholders who all have different agendas.
That's why I built UserLens. I don't just run research — I translate what your customers are telling you into clarity that moves leadership to act. That track record includes a 3× lift in platform adoption, a 66% reduction in onboarding drop-off, and research that directly shaped build decisions at Amazon, Nordstrom, and Booking.com. Every engagement is led by me directly — not a junior team running a template.
"The best business decisions aren't just smart — they're backed. I help leaders build that backing before it's too late to use it."
What others say
Archie was instrumental in guiding us through both strategic and tactical research — from initial discovery to product-market fit. Her insights shaped key decisions, including a customer journey map that became a crucial tool for driving alignment. Thanks to her work, we built a solid roadmap, streamlined our MVP, and ensured a strong user experience.
I saw Archie repeatedly lead project teams through complex problem spaces — not only uncovering critical insights that greatly improve the end user experience, but also unifying a diverse set of stakeholders who came in with very different visions and goals for the end product. She continually brings enthusiasm and an uncanny ability to tell the story in compelling ways.
Archana clearly understands that UX is a team sport. While working together, she successfully led product research and discovery over a full suite of enterprise products. She's hard working, persevering, has great communication skills, and excels when it comes to leading, planning, and executing user research.
Start the conversation
Share a bit of context about what you're working on — the decision you're facing, what's at stake, and what's driving the pressure. Archie reviews every inquiry personally and follows up within 1–2 business days.
If it looks like a good fit, she'll reach out with a link to schedule a conversation.
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