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Jack Ruocco

UX Researcher

Jack’s skillset is rooted in user experience design, user research, and front-end programming. He brings a variety of research experience in the e-learning, medical, and commercial industries. His previous work as a web and UI designer offers clients insight beyond applied research methods, including broad knowledge of web and UI design best practices and overcoming programing challenges. Jack holds a BA in Radio, TV, and Film Production from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and MS in Information Design and Strategy from Northwestern University.

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Something unique about you summed up in one sentence:

I have an Irish Gaelic phrase about kindness tattooed on my left arm.

Your favorite part of working at Bold Insight:

The people are incredible and we’re asked to learn something new every day.

In your spare time (or if you had spare time), you would absolutely do this:

Play one of the four musical instruments I have lying around.

Your favorite city in the world is...and why?

I grew up in Chicago, so I like it, but there’s a huge world out there, so I need to explore more before I can answer this question!

You cannot start the day without doing this:

Have a bit of caffeinated tea, preferably Earl Grey.

Your ultimate celebrity dinner party guest list would include:

Stephen Colbert, Kari Byron, Sonny Rollins, and Malala Yousafzai

Long-term personal or professional goal?

To become fluent in several other languages.

Any other facts to share?

While living in Los Angeles, I learned how to play non-contact rugby. It’s so much fun!
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September 19, 2023

Our global AI study taught us a lot, including that human translators are still key to quality translation and the research it supports.

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August 31, 2023

Speech technology helps UX researchers bridge linguistic and cultural barriers. Effective use, however, depends on balancing the roles of humans and tech.

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August 18, 2023

Generative AI can speed up repetitive research tasks, but it’s still hard to trust each output. Our global AI study measures the concrete impact.

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June 27, 2023

China and the European Union are regulating AI ethics. The mandate for medtech design teams: build AI-powered products that meet ethics standards and inspire user trust.

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