Design Practices
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Designer Myopia
Connective DX 2030 NW Pettygrove, PortlandThe all-too-common phenomenon whereby, despite our best intentions, we sometimes design with a nearsightedness that results in websites and applications that please ourselves and impress our peers but don’t meet user and business goals.
PDX Design Research Group
eBay Lounge 1400 SW 5th Ave, PortlandSmart(?)Watch: How to Find Out What Users Want from their Wearables with Zara Logue, Wells Fargo In this presentation, Zara Logue will talk about her experiences doing independent research on wearables, including the Apple Watch, Android and Pebble watches. She'll talk about best practices for conducting the research and also share some initial findings. Zara […]
Let’s Pretend
Connective DX 2030 NW Pettygrove, PortlandLET’S PRETEND: USING PERSONAS TO PLAY WITH PROBLEMS September 14, 2016 Carolyn Chandler, Mira Fitness Anna van Slee, Sideshow Collectibles To uncover the most common problems, designers must empathize with their users and come to know the spaces and times in which they move. In this interactive presentation, UX guru Carolyn and game designer Anna […]