Putting the You in User Research

Software engineers (typically) love to code. It's a creative puzzle solving process that really engages the brain. However, we can sometimes forget that there will be people on the other end of the software we build.

Building GOOD software is not the same thing as building USABLE or WANTED software. So, what can a beginner software engineer do to better understand their users? This talk will go over some basic user research methods, explain why they're useful to someone who isn't a specialist in UX, and give software engineers some tips, tricks, and thoughts for how to build wanted and usable software.

Agenda

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Speaker

Blade Frisch - Michigan Technological University (PhD candidate)

Blade is currently a PhD candidate at Michigan Technological University. Before this, he's worked as a software developer, teacher, assistive technologist, and startup founder. His research focuses on designing assistive technology and accessible user research methods.

Hosted By

Greg Miller, GDG Organizer

I build equitable apps and websites. I love designing and building interfaces where our implementation and use are planned with no ambiguity. I am a proactive member of teams and tech event organizer for the Toledo GDG.

Vagish Vela, GDG Organizer

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-toledo-presents-putting-the-you-in-user-research/.