Prototyping interactions between physical and visual interfaces

When it comes to prototyping physical interactions with visual interfaces, Arduino and Processing are probably one of the first things that come to mind. But so is how tedious it can be to handle data streams between Arduino and Processing or how adventurous it is to mock up GUIs in Processing The y..

Why having a multidisciplinary attitude is important

Today's design industry is extremely specialized and closed in silos, but the design is multidisciplinary in its roots.When I think about design, I know it encompasses graphics, identity, architecture, interiors, products, packaging exhibitions, digital experiences, services, or communication¹ ..

What are your design maxims?

A few things I have learned along the way about design and business that have stood the test of time.My design career — if I can call it that — has now spanned multiple decades. The first thing I created that I would consider a proper design was a seven-inch record for a friend’s band sometime in th..

Accessibility for the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in video games

Getting the industry to listen.Chris (DeafgamersTV) Robinson at a Microsoft Conference in Seattle, WA.My last article looked at accessibility from an industry perspective with interviews from accessibility specialists working in the gaming industry. This included talking to Ian Hamilton who is co-di..

Emotionally responsive web design

We already have screen size (viewport) responsive design. Now it’s time to get excited about emotionally reactive design. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Advantages of doing design research in a foreign language

Being faced with the challenge of doing research in a foreign language is scary. A few years ago, I moved to Germany with no knowledge of German. It was a daunting move as a researcher; my skill set as a researcher depended greatly on language. Knowing how to frame and ask a question to reduce bias,..

How to create personas based on science that actually work

It is quite difficult, if not almost impossible, to obtain a personality profile of one single individual let alone to create a persona… Continue reading on UX Collective »

Will UX metrics ever become high-level business metrics?

Takeaways from the Persuasive UX Metrics Framework.Photo by Alexander Schimmeck with added post-its by meIn this article: Why does UX need these metrics?The Persuasive UX MetricsThree important things about the metricsThe most valuable UX metricsWhy does UX need these metrics?Sales, marketing, HR, a..

How new computing tools are reshaping social science research

The road from Big data to Open Data Continue reading on UX Collective »

Frameworks for measuring product inclusion and product equity

A few working frameworks for PMs, execs, small teams, and startups.You can’t change what you don’t measure — and measurement is a core challenge of building inclusive products. In this post, we’ll cover micro-level quantitative frameworks for measuring product inclusion and product equity — areas li..