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Accessibility and Universal Design

Neurodiversity: Inclusive User Experience

The human brain has natural variations in functionality, and individual cognitive function differences impact user experience. Yet designing with certain practices improves a user interface for diverse profiles. Accessible layouts, customization options, consistent communication, and inclusion through the development process make better digital products for everyone.

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Claudia Gutierrez and Rajesh Kalidindi November 4, 2024 12:35 am No Comments
Human Factors and HCI

Human-Centered Design: An Ecological Perspective on Users

The ecological perspective, borrowed from educational theory, shows how environmental influences can be defined as direct and indirect systems. With this understanding, designers can more clearly notice the values and preferences of users in the world they live and work in to affect positive change. A real-world example of designing a human-centered learning experience for university students during the pandemic applies the theory to a rapidly changing environment.

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Claudia Gutierrez and Namita Mehta November 4, 2024 12:24 am No Comments
AI and Machine Learning

Enhancing UX Through AI: A Transformative Partnership

This article reviews promising technologies leveraging AI to improve everyday experiences through chatbots, accessibility features, and predictive analytics. AI tools even assist in UX design with accessibility adjustment and optimization. The integration of AI into UX offers exciting possibilities, yet it raises significant ethical concerns about data privacy, algorithm bias, and transparency. UX designers must navigate these concerns through a collaborative relationship involving the tools in a development process that continues to include end users.

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Christian Omenogor November 4, 2024 12:02 am No Comments
UXPA2024
Career Development

Reflections on the 2024 UXPA International Conference

A review of the UXPA International conference covers the overall quality of the event, including the presenters and learnings, networking opportunities, and the conference accommodations. Notably, the conference offered a welcoming environment, even to attendants who are typically reserved. The diversity of the attendees from multiple countries, industries, and professional backgrounds highlighted the importance and value of professional connection.

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Diana Glozman November 3, 2024 11:24 pm No Comments
Voice Content and Usability Book Cover
Book Reviews

An Exploration of Voice Content Design (Book Review)

Voice Content and Usability, by Preston So, is a guidebook that explores the innovative realm of voice content design, celebrating its potential to revolutionize user interactions in the digital age. So guides the reader through the history of the domain, provides a practical step-by-step process with a real-world example, and concludes with what the future holds for this development space. So equips readers to enter this new frontier confidently.

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Margaret Swayze November 3, 2024 11:13 pm No Comments
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