We're Building What, When? Incorporating UX Design Into Agile

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About the Presentation

User experience design methods can dramatically improve a product, but it is not immediately obvious how to make them fit into Agile projects. Successfully integrating UX designers into Agile software development can require adaptations across the team in both process and culture.

In this session, we’ll explore four critical challenges in incorporating UX design into Agile: 1) scheduling user-centered design work, 2) making time for iteration and user feedback in the design process, 3) managing and communicating change, and 4) ensuring consistency and cohesion across product features.

About Su-Laine Brodsky

Su-Laine Yeo Brodsky has experienced software and website development projects from various perspectives: primarily as an interaction/user experience designer, and also as a technical communicator, sales engineer, and provider of B2B technical services. She has worked for over 15 years in the industry, designing sophisticated products ranging from video production software to school administration systems.

As a speaker, Su-Laine has presented locally and internationally on collaborative authoring, XML technologies, and Wikipedia community dynamics. She has volunteered with a variety of non-profit organizations in the areas of disability support, urban transportation, and outdoor recreation.