White-label research for sound and audio teams

We provide perception research and user testing that bring clarity and credibility to sound decisions.

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We make it easier to explain, defend, and improve your sound decisions.

We support sound teams with science-backed insights, from pitch to production to validation, so your work is not only creative but also credible, effective, and easy to champion.

Add a research partner to your creative team, without overhead

Elevate your creative strategy with our free Research Partnership. We act as your white-label research partner, combining perception research & user testing to inform creative decisions. Our insights integrate seamlessly into your process and materials, helping your work feel more credible and grounded in evidence. Research is scoped into client projects, so you gain expertise without added cost.

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Embed a research expert in your sales team, on demand

We integrate into your sales team on demand, providing lightweight, white-label research for pitches and proposals. In just a few hours, we deliver client-ready slides and copy grounded in competitive analysis, perception research, and industry case studies that demonstrate impact and ROI. We can also join pitch meetings as your research expert to strengthen credibility and support confident client decisions.

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Fix your phone experience

Help callers feel guided, not stuck. Confusing menus and poorly designed audio erode trust at the moment people need help. We use user research to identify what is not working and guide sound decisions that make phone experiences clearer, calmer, and more supportive of your brand.

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Find examples of sonic impact

Make the case for sound with behavioral research. The Sound Effect Series is a free resource that turns academic research into clear, visual insights. Use it to show how sound influences behavior, support your ideas, and build confidence in sound-led decisions.

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Founded by
Caitlyn Trevor, PhD

Caitlyn is an award-winning researcher and musician with over a decade of experience studying how people perceive and respond to sound. She holds a PhD in Music Theory from The Ohio State University and has published her work in top journals such as PNAS, JASA, and Music Perception. She was awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship to study music & neuroscience, and is professionally certified in user research.As a musician, Caitlyn has a Master’s in Cello Performance, composed an award-winning short film score, and designed sound for theater and film.At SonicUXR, Caitlyn leads with both credibility and creative empathy, equipping sound teams with the tools to create more intentional, impactful audio. Her work is reshaping how sound is understood, valued, and designed across industries.