Crafting a Unique UX Narrative

Summary:

The UXR POV Playbook is a resource hub designed to equip UX Practitioners with the essential tools and knowledge required to craft and present compelling User Research (UXR) points of view. The platform is intended to guide practitioners in preparing and establishing persuasive UXR perspectives that drive impactful decision-making within organizations.

We would ultimately like to build a robust database of case studies, plays, and cards. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please contact us to schedule a meeting to discuss including your content into the growing database of artifacts.

Contact: hdogan@bournemouth.ac.uk

  • Renée Barsoum

    Renee Barsoum, a forward-thinking research leader with a background in computer science, is dedicated to empowering cross-functional teams by bridging the gap between users and product development. With a keen interest in fostering innovation through collaboration, she is on a mission to strategically elevate User Experience Research (UXR) practices across various industries.

    Currently employed at the Admiral Group, Renee brings with her valuable experience from previous roles at Ocado Technology, Pitney Bowes, and Rightmove. Always eager to engage in insightful discussions, she enjoys connecting with colleagues and peers from both industry and academia to explore the evolving landscape of research and insights. It was during one of these engaging conversations that the idea for our UXR POV playbook initiative emerged.

    Join Renee and the team in shaping the future of UXR through meaningful dialogue and collaborative innovation. Let's embark on a journey towards excellence in user-centric design together.

  • Huseyin Dogan

    Huseyin Dogan is Professor of Human Computer Interaction at Bournemouth University, UK. He was the General Co-Chair for the 30th International British Computer Society Human Computer Interaction Conference. His research on Accessibility and Assistive Technology featured on the BBC South and BBC Radio Solent.

    Prior to Bournemouth University, he worked as a Research Associate at Loughborough University. He has 8 years industrial experience working as a Human Factors Higher Scientist for BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre.

    Prof Dogan received his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Systems Engineering from Loughborough University, MSc in Human Computer Interaction with Ergonomics from University College London (UCL), and BSc in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London.

  • Stephen Giff

    Stephen is UX Research Strategist and Manager. He has led UX teams at Microsoft and Google, and is currently head of data science for Google Cloud Business Platform Team.

    Stephen has a passion for evolving the UX Research discipline and has participated in numerous events evangelizing the importance of establishing and communicating POV’s.

    Originally hailing from London, UK he now lives in Seattle, US. He has a Degree in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, and a Masters in HCI from UCL.