Notes from the field

Insights, best practices, product updates, and event highlights from the world of mobile ethnography and qualitative research.

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Press Release: Field Notes and Quallie.Ai Announce Integration
Video diary platform Field Notes has officially integrated with Quallie.Ai. Discover how this partnership unlocks deeper insights by…

Giulia Romanò
13 April 2026
- Product / platform
- Feature Spotlight
How we made Field Notes more secure, without frustrating our users
Data security is paramount when handling sensitive research. Learn why we introduced Multi-Factor Authentication at Field Notes and…

Dominic Freeman
6 April 2026
- Product / platform
- Tech features
- Best Practice
Beyond WhatsApp and Email: The Benefits of a Purpose-Built Research Platform
Discover why upgrading from free tools like WhatsApp and email to a purpose-built platform like Field Notes boosts…

Giulia Romanò
30 March 2026
- Employee Experience
- Qualitative Research
- Research Best Practice
- Employee Experience
- Events
Surviving the AI Era in Early Careers: Key Lessons from Manchester
Discover top insights from the Early Careers Conference in Manchester. Learn how AI is reshaping recruitment and why…

Dave Kaye
23 March 2026
- Employee Experience
- Events
- Case Studies
- Employee Experience
Case Study: Connecting Aspiring Law Professionals Through Community & Engagement
Discover how global law firm HSF Kramer uses Field Notes to build a branded, interactive mobile community for…

Giulia Romanò
16 March 2026
- Early Careers
- Employee Experience
- Qualitative Research
5 Ways to Deeply Annoy Your Research Participants (And What to Do Instead)
Want richer qualitative data? Stop annoying your participants! Discover 5 common mistakes researchers make during fieldwork and how…

Giulia Romanò
9 March 2026
- Qualitative Research
- Research Best Practice
- Feature Spotlight
Feature Spotlight: 3 Functionalities to Speed Up Your Project Setup
Speed up your qualitative research setup with Field Notes. Learn how to easily copy tasks, use free AI…

Giulia Romanò
2 March 2026
- Product / platform
- Case Studies
- Employee Experience
Case Study: Beyond the Polished CV – Understanding the Real Graduate Mindset
We used mobile video diaries to uncover the real graduate mindset. Pierce the interview persona and learn what…

Giulia Romanò
23 February 2026
- Case Study
- Employee Experience
- Events
- Qualitative Research
Deep in the Heart of Qual: QRCA 2026 San Antonio, TX.
Field Notes recaps the QRCA 2026 Annual Conference in San Antonio. Read our top takeaways on human connection,…

Andrea de la Concha
16 February 2026
- Events
- Qualitative Research
- Qualitative Research
No Need To Ship Cameras: Why The “App Approach” Wins For Video Diaries
Stop shipping physical cameras. Discover why using a mobile ethnography app for video diaries delivers more intimate, authentic,…

Giulia Romanò
9 February 2026
- Mobile Qualitative
- Research Best Practice
- Qualitative Research
Beyond the “Great Firewall”: How to Run Seamless Mobile Ethnography in China
Running mobile ethnography in China can be complex. Learn how our tailored app, regional servers, and direct APK…

Giulia Romanò
2 February 2026
- Mobile Ethnography
- Mobile Qualitative
- Remote Qualitative Research
- Research Best Practice
- Feature Spotlight
Feature Spotlight: Bring Your Insights to Life with New Clipping & Playlists
Turn raw qualitative video into compelling stories faster. Discover our new AI-powered clipping and playlist tools, featuring Speechmatics…

Giulia Romanò
26 January 2026
- Field Notes Feature
- Research Best Practice
- Qualitative Research
Mastering the Mobile Shop-Along: 4 Tips for Capturing In-Store Journeys
Master the mobile shop-along with our top 4 tips. Learn how to manage shopper expectations and capture authentic…

Andrea de la Concha
19 January 2026
- Mobile Ethnography
- Mobile Qualitative
- Research Best Practice
- Video Diaries
- Case Studies
Case Study: How Peek and Polydent Turned Sensitive Patient Stories into a Global Support Network
Discover how Peek leveraged Field Notes and “remote direction” to capture sensitive, broadcast-quality patient stories for Polydent’s global…

Giulia Romanò
12 January 2026
- Mobile Ethnography
- Video Diaries
- Qualitative Research
Why Your Online Qualitative Studies Struggles in Emerging Markets (And How to Fix It)
Struggling with slow fieldwork in emerging markets? Learn how to deal with connectivity issues and run seamless international…

Giulia Romanò
5 January 2026
- Product / platform
- Research Best Practice

Notes from the field

Press Release: Field Notes and Quallie.Ai Announce Integration

How we made Field Notes more secure, without frustrating our users

Beyond WhatsApp and Email: The Benefits of a Purpose-Built Research Platform

Surviving the AI Era in Early Careers: Key Lessons from Manchester

Case Study: Connecting Aspiring Law Professionals Through Community & Engagement

5 Ways to Deeply Annoy Your Research Participants (And What to Do Instead)

Feature Spotlight: 3 Functionalities to Speed Up Your Project Setup

Case Study: Beyond the Polished CV – Understanding the Real Graduate Mindset

Deep in the Heart of Qual: QRCA 2026 San Antonio, TX.

No Need To Ship Cameras: Why The “App Approach” Wins For Video Diaries

Beyond the “Great Firewall”: How to Run Seamless Mobile Ethnography in China

Feature Spotlight: Bring Your Insights to Life with New Clipping & Playlists

Mastering the Mobile Shop-Along: 4 Tips for Capturing In-Store Journeys

Case Study: How Peek and Polydent Turned Sensitive Patient Stories into a Global Support Network

Why Your Online Qualitative Studies Struggles in Emerging Markets (And How to Fix It)