Blogs

Product update : Goodbye, Busywork!

Our users said Prompting and Collaboration is becoming mainstream in online Qualitative Research. We listened, and updated the flowres platform to include these conveniences into your workflow.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- Jul 21, 2025
Prompting beyond Qualitative Data Analysis: How GenAI can supercharge every stage of a Qual project

Ask most Qualitative Research practitioners where prompting fits into their workflow, and the default answer is: Qualitative Data Analysis or QDA. Theme detection. Quote pulling. Summarizing.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- Jul 06, 2025
Prompt. Probe. Repeat. Modern Qual Has a New Dance Partner!

For qualitative researchers, prompting AI is all about turning their natural probing instincts into structured conversations. With practical examples for studies on Product Testing, Brand Equity and Customer Satisfaction, this piece is your fast track to making AI not just a tool; but a thinking partner.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- Jun 25, 2025
Product update: Eliminating friction from your Qual workflow

The latest flowres update aims to speed up your workday. Avoid clunky Zoom setup, smoothen observer-notes' collection, streamline collaboration. Fewer clicks. And absolutely no follow-up emails.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- Jun 18, 2025
Product update : Fix Less, Focus More

This version of upgrades, improvements and much-needed fixes is meant to improve transcript control, reel quality and observer experience.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- Jun 10, 2025
Product Update : Smarter Transcripts, Sharper Teams

flowres keeps working quietly at the back-end, while you go about your day. Delve into recent flowres upgrades, designed to improve how you experience the platform.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- May 29, 2025
10 must-knows about Qualitative Data Analysis x AI

A compilation of frequently asked questions clarifying core concepts relating to Qualitative Data Analysis and role of AI therein

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- May 28, 2025
Generic vs Purpose-built LLM – How to choose for your organization

As the ConversationalAI train gains speed, Client-side insights custodians are beginning to consider in-housing their Qualitative Research requirements. Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating the decision - Should I build an LLM or will ChatGPT'ing it do the same job, as well?

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- May 13, 2025
How Purpose-built LLMs augment Qualitative Research

A quick read on under-the-hood applications of large language models (LLMs) in Qualitative analysis and reporting

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- May 08, 2025
Generic LLMs : The “One-Size-Fits-All” AI : Boon or Curse?

As the conversation around Large Language Models (LLMs) rages on, here's a quick yet insightful read on why Qualitative Research workflows should not be relying solely on Generic LLMs.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- May 06, 2025
How Purpose-Built LLMs are a game-changer for Qualitative Researchers

Plagued by GenAI jargon overdose? This post cuts through the clutter, giving you a clear perspective on GenAI x Qualitative Research. Read on to understand why using ChatGPT for your Qualitative data analysis isn't enough, in itself.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- May 02, 2025
Consumer Insights platforms – a magic pill for the Market Research ecosystem?

Should you even bother navigating the crowded, seemingly chaotic space that Consumer Insights platforms operate in? Here's a comprehensive PoV on why, why not, when, when not.

Written by

Ushma Kapadia

- Apr 25, 2025