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Harnessing UX research to empower children and enhance parental controls online
As the UK rolls out its Online Safety Act, platforms must improve their parental control systems. Read on to discover how UX research can shed light on the complexities of effective parental controls, enabling designs that empower parents and protect children online.
Revolutionising women’s health: The power of Femtech and inclusive design
On this International Women’s Day, we advocate for user-centered design of Femtech solutions to address diverse needs in women’s health.
AI Governance: Safeguarding innovation in an evolving regulatory landscape
Discover how leading experts at CES 2024 navigated the complex landscape of AI innovation and risk governance, offering invaluable insights into launching AI products responsibly amidst evolving regulations.
Decoding the user experience of conversational AI
Our CUI expert discusses the complexities of evaluating and improving UX in conversational AI, focusing on factors like personality, context, and conversation flow.
GenAI at the inflection point: Navigating the third wave
2024 is forecasted to be a crucial inflection point for AI, marking the third wave of transformative technologies. Here, we break down learnings on GenAI from our visit to the Consumer Electronics Show.
So you want to run a diary study: Five steps to successfully onboard participants
Successful participant onboarding is a crucial step in running a diary study. Read on for five steps for effective onboarding: establishing processes, internal testing, progress tracking, time allocation, and consideration of global factors.
The value of the daily fieldwork debrief: A critical piece of your UX research
A summary of the day’s research findings helps teams to stay aligned, drives report outcomes, and ensures stakeholder goals are top of mind.
Context, accents, and privacy: Overcoming hurdles of AI translation tools in global UX research
Bold Insight launched a global AI study in March 2023 that included: 24 multilingual interviews conducted with UX researchers in 19 countries, spanning 22 languages. 27 interviews in English with global UX researchers representing 24 countries. Our global study led us...
Conducting research with kids? Considerations for running studies with adolescent participants
Unlock valuable insights by creating engaging environments, maximizing participation, and uncovering the genuine perspectives of young users.
Designing for accessibility? 6 considerations for a more inclusive user experience
Insights from conducting UX research can help put your product on the map when it comes to ensuring accessibility for all users.
How collaboration builds value in medical device human factors research
Instead of a top-down, one-size-fits-all approach to research, collaboration between manufacturers and human factors research teams can create trusted partnerships and a focus on designing valuable products.
5 tips for remote UX research with the A11y community
By being thoughtful of the research process and unique needs of participants, researchers can champion inclusion of those with accessibility needs in research, resulting in better designed products.
Six unique benefits of rolling research
Consider rolling research for increased efficiency and continuity in your product development process.
How can UX researchers support gender diversity and more inclusive design for all intended users?
Update research and design practices to increase gender diversity; data from research that encompasses all genders is more reflective of real-world users.
Understanding user research regulations: how much do you know about participant privacy?
Choose an experienced research partner to avoid privacy pitfalls that can derail successful data collection.
Why logistics are important: 4 considerations for planning global research
A successful global project starts with understanding and planning for logistical challenges.
Two tips for successfully preparing research materials for global studies
Prepare for a successful global study by allocating additional time to strategize localization and translation.
How to prepare products for global research
Understanding and accounting for common challenges is the first step in collecting high quality data during global research.
Moderating remote research sessions? 3 tips to help build rapport with participants
Gathering quality data during remote sessions begins with ensuring participants are equally as comfortable as they would be during an in-person session.
It’s coming to your website! UX will factor into Google search rankings
Create a better website experience for your customers and improve your search visibility with insights gained through remote moderated testing.
Rethinking experiences: UX and human factors research can help companies develop safe, contactless designs
Explore early opportunities to create and refine a truly functional contactless experience for your customers, addressing new expectations in a changing world.
Now is the ideal time to improve the UX of your mobile app
As the demand for app-based services grows, now may be the time to invest in UX research to identify needed improvements and enhancements.
Pros and cons of remote moderated testing: Considerations for ongoing research during COVID-19
A few key adjustments can help capture research data effectively and ensure the health of participants and team members.
Be the student: 4 tips to be a better UX research moderator
Moderators should put themselves in the position of learning from the participant. Keeping a few tips in mind can facilitate this process and produce a more fruitful UX research session.
Care to share? UX considerations of the sharing economy for ridesharing, hospitality, and healthcare
The sharing economy, primarily based in digital platforms, is poised for companies to stand out by delivering exceptional user experiences.
So, your recruit fell apart… now what?
With the thousands of projects managed over the years, we feel like we’ve “seen it all.” While rare, in spite of the amount of preparation and planning, sometimes things don’t go as expected.
Four things to keep in mind when conducting on-the-road UX research
To successfully execute on-the-road driver experience research, it’s important to account for factors unique to the driving environment, such as the route or geographic location.
When it comes to voice print UX, what is our role as researchers?
During a recent study, we asked participants how long they thought they would have to speak in order for their voice to be uniquely recognized (i.e., voice print). While their estimates varied widely - from 30 seconds to 30 minutes - most people said about three to...
Recruiting methods and study logistics for human factors and user research
A stronger recruiting strategy that includes relationships with patient support groups and clinical treatment centers can provide better access to difficult-to-reach patient populations. Being intentional about how you plan the logistics of your human factors and user research can mitigate risks to validity introduced by biases.
UX project logistics: choosing the right vendors for project success
Selecting the correct vendors to support your UX project is critical to success. From facilities to recruiting, knowing the right questions to ask, budget constraints, and client needs and expectations will make the selection process smooth and painless.
5 takeaways for human factors practitioners from the HFES Health Care Symposium FDA workshops
Healthcare symposium provides clarity for interpretation of FDA guidance documents related to human factors engineering.
Just in time for the Super Bowl – A football metaphor for UX research and design
User research and user-centered design are inseparable. We are quarterbacks. We don’t like to run.