Published in The Startup·PinnedThree UXR challenges you’ll encounter researching products in the TV/video-streaming industryAccessibility, language and familiarity: Understanding challenges, research approaches and key takeaways — Confidentiality agreements are central to user experience research. In this article, I don't discuss products I researched. I also don't disclose the names of the companies I worked with. Instead, I describe challenges I've learned conducting user experience research in the TV/video-streaming industry. User Experience47 min read
Jan 9, 2021Trends in Interactive Video Game Streaming: Exploring Google’s Project Stream (now Stadia)2018 - 2019 Research — NOTE: Sections of this article are from my independent 2018-2019 research paper entitled: "Trends in Interactive Video Game Streaming: Exploring Google’s Project Stream". Contact me for the full research paper :) *This article is part of my teaching series; it's a lengthier read than my other pieces (grab a cup…UX14 min read
Mar 17, 2020My favorite lines from “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. TolkienA HOBBIT’S TALE — Below are my favorite lines from “The Hobbit” (may they spark in you some wonder…) He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer. The…Hobbit3 min read
Feb 9, 2020Lessons I’ve learned developing, integrating & managing a user experience research program in a B2B digital technology companyAdvice to up & coming UX researchers — In my experience, product and executive teams want to push for user-driven designs and business decisions, however, in practice, it is challenging to implement. In a 2017 User Testing report, “81% of the executives surveyed said user research helps make their company more efficient. …User Experience7 min read
