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A review of Changemakers How Leaders Can Design Change in an Insanely Complex World by Maria Giudice and Christopher Ireland Book Website Rosenfeld Media, LLC 272 pages, 14 chapters About this book A good reference for Methods/How-To Primary audience: Researchers and designers who have some or significant experience with the topic Writing style: Matter of fact Text density: Mostly text Learn more about our book review guidelines Changemakers: How Leaders Can Design Change in an Insanely Complex World is a transformative book that celebrates the visionary concept of changemakers, coined by the ..read more

A review of Life and Death Design by Katie Swindler Book Website Rosenfeld Media, LLC 248 pages, 8 chapters About this book A good reference for Methods/How-To, UX Theory, and Case Studies Primary audience: Researchers and designers who are new or have some or significant experience with the topic Writing style: Matter of fact Text density: Mostly text Learn more about our book review guidelines The book Life and Death Design by Katie Swindler will be well received by those developing UX products and working in critical and stressful situations. These users not only include emergency workers b ..read more

Introduction Daily, I collaborate with stakeholders to build products that address customer needs, which presents both opportunities and challenges. Not only does each stakeholder bring diverse viewpoints to the table, but each stakeholder’s viewpoint also brings conflicting priorities and potential barriers to communication. Thus, establishing a unified vision for the product becomes our priority. In this essay, I will demonstrate a useful tool and strategy to foster collaboration and a unified vision that is drawn from my firsthand experiences. Navigating UX Designer Challenges Navigating ch ..read more

Why User Experience Research Is Growing as a Career in Games The games industry is always transforming due to changes in player demographics and business models. The introduction of new technologies compels developers to create new kinds of games interactions and experiences. For example, as new publishing and distribution models like Free-to-Play (F2P) and Games as a Service (GaaS) gain popularity, the player experience and long-term engagement have become increasingly crucial factors for achieving commercial success. Given the constant transformation, the value of User Experience researchers ..read more

Figure 1. A person standing in a doorway soaked from pouring rain. (Generated with Adobe® Firefly [Artificial intelligence system]). Introduction We invite you to visualize the story in the above graphic (Figure 1). You answer your house door to find your friend sopping wet from a surprise rainstorm. Would you act as if the situation were perfectly normal and ignore that they are soaking wet? Would you be annoyed at them for dripping all over the floor? Either option seems absurd, right? Why would you do that to your friend? But that’s what we do when we invite our audiences to our websites ..read more

Background In terms of healthcare, a broken leg is relatively straightforward to manage. It is painful, inconvenient, and requires healing time, but most communities readily offer a seat on the bus, employers are likely to accommodate a request to work from home, and doctors can quickly diagnose and treat the injury. The same cannot be said for abstract, invisible illnesses, such as chronic pain. Even with a diagnosis, it is challenging for patients to convey their need for accommodations if they appear healthy. They don’t necessarily rely on mobility aids like canes or wheelchairs. For instan ..read more

Introduction In a dim room, a faint chill brushes against my skin. The eerie silence is only broken by the distant hum of an air conditioner. My heart, usually steady, starts racing, echoing in the stillness. My palms are clammy, and a shiver races down my spine. I attempt to speak, but words betray me and stick in my throat. This is the territory of an activated nervous system, a scene of instinct overriding reason, in which the body narrates the tale of trauma in a language beyond words. Figure 1: Brain activity. (Credit: Adimas@Adobe Stock) As a full clinical member of the UK Council for P ..read more

A review of Conversations with Things by Diana Deibel and Rebecca Evanhoe details this indispensable guide to all things chat and voice. This book includes practical design guidelines and purposeful guidance on privacy and inclusion. Topics include talking like a person, basic and advanced design considerations, and guidelines for implementation. The post Designing for Conversations (Book Review) first appeared on User Experience Magazine ..read more

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