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In the first episode since the Coronavirus outbreak, we ask a lot of question about how this is effecting various media related industries. How is it effecting the video industry? Is this an opportunity to create media in more creative ways using virtualized environments like AR and VR? What about meetings? Will more and more meetings be done remotely using apps like Zoom? What about conferences? Are there reasons to even have face-to-face meetings and conferences?And, as usual, Cheenu pimps the potential of chatbots, which leads us to the thought, “Is Siri’s voice sexy?”. Things do get a little political in talking about the Coronavirus situation so...beware!Wanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
Joining us on the podcast is magician James Munton. We talk at length about what it takes to create great experiences with magic and how that world parallels with UX design practices. Later, we talk about his podcast, AppleSauced, a podcast about technology, life, and beer. We chat a bit about how people’s experience with beer have changed, especially with the resurgence of local microbrews. And, being that James is from England, we talk about the difference between the US and UK pub scene.Links:AppleSaucedJames Munton - MagicianWanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
We're revisiting fitness for the New Year and making our own resolutions. Jeff and Chenu share what they're doing with their own fitness and how UX plays a part in all that. We take a look at what's happening with virtualization of indoor cycling and rowing. We also talk about how the Nintendo Switch can help you with your fitness by playing games like Ring Fit Adventure. As usual, the conversation goes into unknown territory and deeper dives.Links:ZwiftThe SufferfestTrainerRoadPelotonBowflex C6Schwinn IC4Tacx Neo BikeWattbike AtomWahoo KICKR BikeEngadget: Echelon made a more-affordable smart rowing machineHydrow: The Live Outdoor Reality RowerSmartGymGymPactTRX Suspension TrainingDC Rainmaker: Garmin’s Biggest Competitor Is Their Own Software InstabilityDesign Doc’s Favorite Games of the Year - Fire Emblem, Ring Fit Adventure, and Yooka-Laylee - YouTubeRing Fit Adventure - What Does a Professional Trainer Think About this Workout Game? - YouTubeMedium: Use Temptation Bundling to Create Better Habits - UPENNUsing Behavioral Science to Build an Exercise Habit - Scientific AmericanWanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
Dominos Pizza is in the news regarding a potential case involving the accessibility of their website, one that could be a landmark case if it goes to the Supreme Court. Join Jeff Whitfield, Seda Maurer, and Greg Rutledge as they talk about this case and what it means for the future of accessibility standards.Links:Domino’s Pizza delivers a case to the US Supreme CourtShould websites be accessible to everyone? Domino’s says noDomino’s asks the Supreme Court to shut down a lawsuit requiring its website be accessible to blind peopleTarget to pay $6 million to settle site accessibility suitWanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
Surveys are a great tool for UX research and can be useful in finding answers to many questions you might have about your users. But they can also be misused and misunderstood. In this episode, we talk about the different types of surveys, best uses and practices, as well as some of the tools used to create them. Anne Badt joins us for the first time along with Jeff Whitfield, Rob Andrews, and Cheenu Chari for a wonderful discussion.Links:The Essential Guide to Writing Effective Survey Questions7 Survey Incentives That Get Respondents Every TimeWanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
Jeff and Rob dive into the problem of startup fraud. The discussion starts with the story of the rise and fall of Theranos, a company that has gone on to have an influence on other similar startups. Both Jeff and Rob share a few personal stories about instances where they saw potential startup fraud.Links:The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon ValleyBlood-Test Startups Try to Crawl Out From the Shadow of Elizabeth HolmesRedesigning the iQsquare Power MeterWanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
Jeff and Cheenu dive into a variety of heavy hitting topics. Cheenu talks about the UX of chatbots and AI which leads us into a conversation about quantum computing. We also touch on some user experience related topics with health. We end things with our picks on a negative UX experience. Cheenu talks about his experience with Snapchat and Jeff talks about the UX problems with underwear. Wanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
In this episode we explore the emerging trend of experiential art with a deep dive into Rainbow Vomit, an immersive art exhibit created by lead curator Deanna Theis, Rob Andrews, and other members of ProectUX. Rainbow Vomit contributor Melody Ramey makes her podcast debut in which we cover topics such as service design, the nature of experience in physical environments, the relationship between art and design, and more!Check out rainbow Vomit on the official website: www.rainbowvomit.comGet a sneak peak tour of the exhibit from Good Morning Texas: https://www.wfaa.com/mobile/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/explore-rainbow-vomit-in-fair-park/287-287fe5db-cfd9-4acd-ac79-089b055ff1aaWanna support and help ProjectUX? You can do so in the following ways:Share an article, podcast, and/or episode with othersIf you have an idea for an article or podcast topic, let us know!Become a patron of ProjectUX on PatreonBecome a sponsor of our showPost a review and let others know what you think about the show!
The official first episode of Jack in the Xbox. Jack talks about the sega Dreamcast and how it may have impacted the creation of the original xbox. He also goes on two rants about the Dreamcast Collection and Backwards compatibility. He also answers three questions posed to him as an xpert. The link for Backward Compatibility: http://forums.xbox.com/15792779/ShowPost.aspx