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!

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Media In the Age of the Coronavirus

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!

The UX of Magic and Beer

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!

The UX of Fitness 2020

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!

Making the Case for Accessibility Standards

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!

The UX of Surveys

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!

Startup Fraud and Why It Matters To UX

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!

Chatbots, AI, Quantum Computing, Health, and…Underwear

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!

Experiential Art

ProjectUX had the distinct pleasure of attending the Dallas World IA Day event held at UT Dallas. While we were there, we interviewed the presenters as well as one of the organizers including:Jennifer Blatz (Organizer, Senior UX Designer, Fidelity Investments)LaBoria Willis (UX Operations Manager  Alkami)Lana Gibbons (Senior UX Content Strategist, Fidelity Investments)Loretta Hudelot (CX Strategist / Researcher, Verizon)Courtney Cox Wakefield (Digital Marketing Expert and Speaker, Children’s Health)Ben Judy (Head of User Experience, 7-Eleven)Brian Sullivan (Design Strategist, Researcher, Award-Winning Designer, College Professor, Author, Speaker, Big Design Conference Founder, Sabre and Big Design)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 show

Dallas World IA Day 2019

With Amazon Go locations opening up in a few select markets, the future of the retail shopping experience is likely to change. So we asked the question: What does the future really hold for retail? Jeff Whitfield, Rob Andrew, and Cheenu Chari dig into this topic along with a discussion on why some markets have been failing.Links:Amazon Go is the inevitable evolution of supermarket retailThe future of retail is not of this EarthPerformance Bicycle owner ASE files for bankruptcyToys ‘R’ Us lenders cancel auction, plan to revive brandWhy Best Buy Remains Relevant In The Age of AmazonAmazon Vs. Walmart: Who Wins in the Battle of the Behemoths?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 show

The UX of Retail

Recently, the Oculus Go was released, a $199 device that gives consumers a reasonably inexpensive entry point into the world of VR. Other products like the Everysight Raptor show big promise for where AR could go for consumer-based products. We asked Karen Vanderpool and Preston McCauley what they thought about these products and what the future may hold for AR and VR for the average consumer.

The UX of AR and VR

The founding fathers may never have heard the term UX, but they clearly had an understanding the concepts. However, are we living up to a system of governance that really works well for all people? In this special election themed episode we dive into UX as it relates to government, covering topics including lean government, the voting process, the constitution, and ways we can make our public systems run more efficiently.Links:Lean Government CenterLean Government (Wikipedia)Eight Workable Strategies for Creating Lean GovernmentThe UX of Voting is MiserableKialo

The UX of Government

Storytelling sits at the core of many of the greatest experiences of our lives, from the media we consume to the apps, websites and services we utilize. In this episode we talk with ProjectUX contributor Brianna Taeuber about the art of storytelling and the many layers through which it weaves into UX. Along with its benefits we discuss practical tips for harnessing the power of storytelling as well as a personal story from each of us.Links:6 storytelling principles to improve your UX7 Examples of the Storytelling Potential of Great UX DesignThe fundamentals of storytelling in UXMillenials Are Screwed

Storytelling in UX

Educating the next wave of designers is a complex task, as preparing someone for real-world jobs is not always easy in a classroom setting.  Cassini Nazir, UTD professor and keynote speaker at the Big Design conference, talks about the state of UX education, the methods that belong in a UXers toolbox, and the implementation of the practice across different industries in this special episode we go inside the Big Design studio.Every year the Big Design Conference gathers several of the brightest minds and most interesting ideas in design and UX. ProjectUX guest contributor Cheenu Chari and former student of Cassini’s reported live on the scene in this special interview series.

Design Education - Inside the Big Design Studio

Many of us fall victim overuse of our phones, playing too many video games, or switching tasks too often. The truth is the power of design can have serious implications on the way we live our lives. In this special episode we go inside the Big Design studio with Coco Chalfant, an information architect who gave a talk at the conference about how good UX can sometimes have negative consequences. Every year the Big Design Conference gathers several of the brightest minds and most interesting ideas in design and UX. ProjectUX show host Brandon Ward reported live on the scene in this special interview series.

When Good Design Goes Bad - Inside the Big Design Studio

On the ProjectUX podcast we dive deep into the multitude of topics that make up the discipline of User Experience (UX). From the latest news in tech and design to insights into the field of design and research we tackle it all. Brought to you by the producers of the web series ProjectUX, the UX show for startups.

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