Edinburgh UX monthly meetup

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This month, we are thrilled to partner with UserTesting for a second time and look forward to their hospitality once again at Exchange Crescent.

In this meetup, we will delve into the fascinating realm of user experience design in virtual reality. Our fantastic speakers, Joanna Aldhous and Marzena Anna Michalewska, will provide valuable insights to help us understand this exciting field. Joanna is a Lead UX Consultant and Research Associate at Edinburgh Napier University and Marzena is a Lead UX Designer at BORN. Join us for an engaging and immersive event that will transport us into a whole new world!

Proceedings
6pm – Doors
6.30pm – Community announcements
6:45pm - Describing the Quality of Haptic (touch) UX for Virtual Reality (Joanna)
7.15pm - Break
7.30pm - UX design in web and immersive technologies such as VR/AR/XR (Marz)
8.00pm - Closing thoughts & discussion

Talks
Describing the Quality of Haptic (touch) UX for Virtual Reality (Joanna)
Haptic devices are being commercialised, and a plethora of new haptics are being developed for use in VR to bring forth the holy grail of touch virtuality. But what is haptic UX? How can you describe it, measure its dimensions, or understand what a good haptic UX looks like? These questions are answered, along with some tips to avoid common challenges and useful tools to help you evaluate high-quality haptic experiences in the future.

UX design in web and immersive technologies such as VR/AR/XR (Marz)
Incorporating VR/AR/XR technologies into design has become essential for captivating and satisfying users. Born Studios, renowned for their proficiency in crafting innovative digital experiences, shares insights on the distinctive obstacles and prospects that arise when designing for these emerging platforms. They highlight the significance of collaboration between UX designers, developers, 3D artists, and content creators, emphasising the importance of a comprehensive design approach.

Our Speakers
Joanna Aldhous, Research Associate, Edinburgh Napier University
A Lead UX Consultant who is currently working as a postdoctoral Research Associate at Edinburgh Napier University has been delivering a wide range of digital corporate and governmental services over the last two decades, having started professional life as a web developer in the early 90s. Joanna is neurodivergent and is currently conducting research on haptic (touch) UX evaluation for virtual reality.

Marzena Anna Michalewska, Lead UX Designer at BORN - The Immersive Transformation Company.
With a decade-long journey in design, Marz has become a trailblazer in crafting remarkable user experiences. In 2017, She embarked on her design voyage, fearlessly diving headfirst into the realm of web and mobile applications. Yet, she couldn't ignore the call to explore new frontiers and channel her passion for understanding human behaviour and psychology. Five years ago, she ventured into the captivating realm of virtual reality, unlocking a world of endless possibilities.

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