The first time I was fortunate to run a usability study with blind users, one participant FLEW through the tasks screen reader-only participants couldn't get through b/c they used a braille display. I woudn't have known about it had we not asked about tech in our screener. Such an incredible tool!

Have you ever considered how much perception of technology impacts user adoption? I wrote a garden note with some thoughts on user agency and error tolerance, and a study idea I'd love to explore someday.

I published a design review tool for better documentation and collaboration in Figma! Tag frames/objects with comments & status (Review Needed, Approved, Changes Needed, Not Ready). If you give it a try, I'd love feedback!

#UX #DesignTools #Figma

An incredible opportunity for anyone in the Chicago area to network, learn, and create at Hack for Accessibility on April 5th at Google Chicago.

I made a decision and directory tool of research methods I wish I had when I first started conducting UX research in the real world. It's a work in progress (lacking detail, likely some bugs), but I'm sharing in case someone finds the initial list helpful.

I recently created my first public digital garden focused on UX topics. Anyone else have a UX garden they want to share?! I’d love to see how others are learning and growing!

I went down an AR rabbit hole yesterday. I’m struggling to find use cases for a beginner but I did prototype this little furniture page! If you’d like to test it (obliq.johannasneed.com). Idk how well it works on Android, but I *think* it’s compatible. If not, just one more thing to learn 🙂 #AR #UX

I made 24 git commits today on my newly built personal site, all with the message “fixed for real”

Shared this as a reply, but figured my UX friends may benefit. When building features, auth can be straightforward, but being knowledgeable can help you articulate design decisions to devs. Use established guidelines such as NIST (linked) and search "user experience" for balancing UX and compliance.

Testing is important not just in software development, but in everything we work on. The best thing a UX researcher can do is test their recruitment links, protocols, etc.

It's refreshing to see meaningful and responsible AI. Shoutout to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for:
- Having a clear understandable photo policy
- Explaining their purpose and the benefits of contributing data
- Informing me when and how my data is used for ML training
- Bonus: a thank you!

I compiled resources on accessibility for the whole SDLC lifecycle. Some I applied as a DX manager; others, I wish I had. Accessibility has been a big part of my work, and I’m still learning. This is as much a guide for others as it is a reminder for me to keep improving.
#UX #Accessibility #Design

Aging brings unique challenges that designers often forget. My recent article explores how to create inclusive, user-friendly experiences for older adults. All research findings from a recent project to build an inclusive design framework.
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #UserExperience

Hi folks! I’m a UX researcher and advocate for accessible, equitable design. Looking forward to connecting with others passionate about research, accessibility, and the rewarding process of making digital spaces more human-centered.
#UXResearch #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #HumanCenteredDesign