Practical UX: Methods, Research, and Design Thinking

What if UX could do more than improve products — what if it could realign entire organisations? In this episode, Peter Kotsonis shares how uncovering a clear “North Star” can turn customer insight into strategic direction, connect teams across silos, and reveal opportunities most businesses miss.

In this episode of Practical UX , we explore how systems thinking can help designers solve complex problems and create more sustainable, impactful solutions. Our guest is Sheryl Cababa , author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers — a must-read guide for anyone who wants to connect design thinking with real-world systems. We discuss: How systems thinking can improve UX design , serv...

In this episode of Practical UX Methods: Research and Design Thinking , host Dr Chris Parker sits down with Douglas Ferguson — entrepreneur, human-centered technologist, and president of Voltage Control , an Austin-based agency known for its Design Sprints and innovation workshops . Douglas shares actionable insights from his book Beyond The Prototype , revealing six practical steps to move from i...

Host: Dr Chris Parker Email: c.parker@lboro.ac.uk In this episode of Practical UX , we go beyond buttons and screens to explore what’s next for user experience: trustworthy AI , physiological synchrony in social VR , foldable device ergonomics , designing for the moments after a crash , and a bold provocation to design for human connection, not screen time . Why explainable AI changes user behavio...

Practical UX kicks off with Steve Portigal, author of Interviewing Users (2nd ed.). We dig into why solid research sometimes says “don’t ship,” how the practice has matured (ops, leadership, insourcing), and why there’s no one “right way”—just better questions, synthesis, and confidence. Plus, Steve’s take on the future of research and a reminder to listen to ourselves. Follow and subscribe for mo...

The UX Usability podcast returns after a prolonged hiatus. Dr Chris Parker talks about the show, its future, UX's role in the world around us, and life as an academic.

In the latest episode of The UX Usability Podcast, host Dr. Chris Parker from Loughborough University engages in an enlightening conversation with renowned author Irene Pereyra. The spotlight of this episode is Irene's latest masterpiece, "Universal Principles of UX." This groundbreaking book unveils the secrets to mastering the intricate art of user experience (UX) design. Irene Pereyra's book is...

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We talk with Karl Randay: Product Designer, Human Centred Design advocate, and currently Head of Design for Customer Experience Studio 383. He's worked in fashion and global leisure brands, healthcare, and the energy sector with over 20 years of experience, developing a deep understanding of designing for human behaviour. We discuss crafting authentic experiences, services, and products that make...

Dr Parker talks with Gaurav Sharma about returning to his Masters in UX Design, international design, and life as a  UX Designer at The Economist. Loughborough University UX Design Courses MA: UX and Service Design MSc: User Experience Design

Virtual Reality (VR) is one of User Experience Design (UX)'s most exciting and challenging areas. This week, Frank Spillers, CEO and founder of Experience Dynamics shares his thoughts and approaches to designing engaging and meaningful experiences within the virtual world.   Frank Spillers CEO and Founder Desk +1 503 978 9183 x100 Mobile +1 503 702 3608 Experience Dynamics- a Top 1000 Global Desig...

Dani Sampson (freelance Brand Strategist) talks about the experience of design, what makes agencies work well, and creating powerful identities beyond UX. Connect with Dani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-sampson-37290959/ Explore Roam for yourself:   https://exploreroam.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/explore.roam/  

Dr Chris Parker returns for Season Four of the UX Usability Podcast. We kick off in conversation with Sarah Doody about her trailblazing work shaping UX designers' career strategies, portfolios, and ways of working. Discover Sarah's Career Strategy Lab at: https://www.uxportfolioformula.com/

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Cees de Bont (Dean of the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University) discusses his career inventing the Senseo coffee machine at Philips, managing design at Delft, and leading Design at Hong Kong University. We explore why emotion and dedication are essential skills in success and touching to hearts of others.

Dr Keneilwe Munyai describes her journey through fashion, design, and sustainability. We discover what a small Italian leather tanner has to offer African sustainability and the power of resilience.   Connect with Dr Parker LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchrisparker/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ChrisUXD EMAIL: c.parker@lboro.ac.uk

Discover Enterprise Design Thinking: https://www.ibm.com/design/   Dr Parker sits down with the incredible Karel Vredenburg (IBM) to discuss design education, enterprise design thinking, and the role designers have in a more responsible future.   Connect with Dr Parker TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ChrisUXD EMAIL: c.parker@lboro.ac.uk

Dr Parker and Eugene Murphy discuss how Indeemo is revolutionising ethnography and diary studies for Design Research, why emotions are critical, and the future of technology.   Check out Indeemo: https://indeemo.com/   Follow Dr Parker via Twitter: @ChrisUXD Clubhouse: @ChrisUX

Dr Parker talks with Abhijeet Shukla, UX Designer at Tata Design Consultancy Services (Mumbai), about his work beyond design thinking, working effectively in business, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in design. Read more about PSAV design method: Application of PSAV method in interaction steps optimization for user experience design International Journal of Advanced Research, Ideas and Innovation...

Dr Parker sits down with Mariam Braimah, product designer at Netflix and founder of the Kimoyo Fellowship to talk about creativity, inspiration, and Nigeria's stunning creative culture.   Visit The Kimoyo Fellowship  https://www.kimoyofellowship.org/ Kimoyo Fellowship's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimoyofellows Mariam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbraimah_

Dr Chris Parker and Liangchao Xue discuss how to design Augmented Reality apps for fashion retail based on her award-winning PhD research.   Presentation slides:  https://doi.org/10.17028/rd.lboro.13560320.v1 Read Liangchao's publications: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=P1d1sUkAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Liangchao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liangchao-xue/

Dr Chris Parker and Hellen Pitikaris - Head of Conversion Rate-Optimierung & User Experience at Morefire GmbH - talk about the fundamentals of psychology that guide her in crafting excellent user experiences. FREE eBook - The Scientific Foundation of the Limbic Approach: https://digital-commerce.post.ch/-/media/post-maxisites/e-commerce/dokumente/The-scientific-foundation-of-the-Limbic-approach.pd...

Dr Parker chats with UX Design Consultants Pete Underwood and Cathy Carr about how they work as UX Designers in one of the UK's leading design agencies: Bunnyfoot. Connect with Bunnyfoot: https://www.bunnyfoot.com/

Connect with Frances Brown CEO at Nightingale Design Research: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-brown-b5922356/   Nightingale Design Research: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nightingaledesignresearch/

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