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Practical UX: Methods, Research, and Design Thinking

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by Dr Chris Parker

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Practical UX: Methods, Research & Design Thinking is a podcast for professionals and students who want to move past theory and use real-world user experience practices. Each episode covers tools, methods, and mindsets that shape strong design, including user research, design thinking, usability testing, prototyping, and product design strategy. Dr Parker talks with UX leaders, researchers, and designers who share practical insights you can use in your own work. Dr Parker is a Senior Lecturer in UX Design at Loughborough University (School of Design and Creative Arts)

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Beyond UX: Finding the North Star That Transforms Businesses (with Peter Kotsonis)

<p>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.</p>

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December 4, 2025

Closing the Loop: How Systems Thinking Transforms UX and Design Practice

<p>In this episode of Practical UX , we explore how <strong>systems thinking</strong> can help designers solve complex problems and create more sustainable, impactful solutions.</p><p>Our guest is <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sheryl-Cababa/e/B0BVBWMSRX/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sheryl Cababa</a>, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Loop-Systems-Thinking-Designers/dp/1959029886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11NOERZOPI7OC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QMULL2S_pm3LruuDUTIx2gJWGC9ZROUaMRzLWwK8499L3sSh-Q6DYyi88tZv8EbS_rYl3t3-Y3SDH6TjaQN7INTlXdR_BXdHCBTcXOBIYNFwB-ZcdCg_VoMlg6-SrYpMz-VpVWSSEpp1RBRxXrILtsqzP-Y28vbvFGQ_o_19t0HVoyAEN8f_h2dH70INUaph8igVv-a2GVfEauEiwoI3pC7GLDgjmQHrEgPs7GGyI0E.evFVnt77ZjvB0PHFKM4ZmYZQRtHSe1Xj8XcTeZk8m44&dib_tag=se&keywords=closing+the+loop&qid=1764751700&sprefix=closing+the+loop%2Caps%2C430&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers</a> — a must-read guide for anyone who wants to connect design thinking with real-world systems.</p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li><p>How <strong>systems thinking</strong> can improve <strong>UX design</strong>, <strong>service design</strong>, and <strong>innovation</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Why designers need to look beyond screens and touchpoints to understand the <strong>bigger picture</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Practical ways to apply systems thinking in your <strong>design process</strong>, <strong>research</strong>, and <strong>team collaboration</strong>.</p></li><li><p>How to design for <strong>long-term impact</strong>, <strong>sustainability</strong>, and <strong>organisational change</strong>.</p></li></ul><p>If you’re a <strong>UX designer</strong>, <strong>product designer</strong>, <strong>researcher</strong>, or <strong>design strategist</strong>, this episode will help you think more holistically and &#39;close the loop&#39; between design and systems.</p>

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October 22, 2025

UX Research Review: How the Next Generation of UX Designs for Trust, Emotion, and Connection

<p><strong>Host:</strong> Dr Chris Parker<br><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:c.parker@lboro.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">c.parker@lboro.ac.uk</a></p><p>In this episode of Practical UX, we go beyond buttons and screens to explore what’s next for user experience: <strong>trustworthy AI</strong>, <strong>physiological synchrony in social VR</strong>, <strong>foldable device ergonomics</strong>, <strong>designing for the moments after a crash</strong>, and a bold provocation to design <strong>for human connection, not screen time</strong>.</p><ul><li><p>Why <strong>explainable AI</strong> changes user behaviour by improving <strong>trust calibration</strong> (and why “AI literacy” talks aren’t enough).</p></li><li><p>How people’s <strong>heart rate and skin responses</strong> can <strong>sync in VR</strong>, offering a powerful new metric for co-experience.</p></li><li><p>What a foldable phone’s <strong>hinge</strong> teaches us about <strong>emotional ergonomics</strong> and multi-state interface design.</p></li><li><p>How <strong>post-crash UX</strong> should prioritise clarity, calm, and familiarity when fear overwhelms cognition.</p></li><li><p>A provocative case for <strong>Relation Artefact Design (RAD)</strong>: tools that help us look at people rather than screens.</p></li></ul><ol><li><p><strong>Explainable AI &amp; Trust (mushroom task) — journal article</strong><br>Leichtmann, B., Humer, C., Hinterreiter, A., Streit, M., &amp; Mara, M. (2023). Effects of Explainable Artificial Intelligence on Trust and Human Behavior in a High-Risk Decision Task. <strong>Computers in Human Behavior</strong>, 139, 107539.<br>Link: <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563222003594" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563222003594</a> (<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563222003594?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ScienceDirect</a>)</p></li><li><p><strong>Physiological synchrony in Social VR — preprint</strong><br>Kloft, A. M., Fabinc, J. M., Hirsch, L., Slezas, A., Hachmann, H., Cunneen, M., Brandt, S. S., Sams, M., &amp; Welsch, R. (2025). It’s Always Better When We’re Together: Physiological Synchrony and Shared Experiences in Social VR. (Preprint).<br>Link: <a href="https://sciety-labs.elifesciences.org/articles/by?article_doi=10.21203%2Frs.3.rs-7134151%2Fv1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sciety-labs.elifesciences.org/articles/by?article_doi=10.21203%2Frs.3.rs-7134151%2Fv1</a> (<a href="https://sciety-labs.elifesciences.org/articles/by?article_doi=10.21203%2Frs.3.rs-7134151%2Fv1&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Sciety</a>)</p></li><li><p><strong>Foldable smartphones UX framework — journal article</strong><br>Liu, Y., Dong, L., &amp; Rau, P.-L. P. (2025). Unfolding the User Experience: A Comprehensive UX Framework for Foldable Smartphones. <strong>International Journal of Industrial Engineering</strong>, 32(5), 1396–1412.<br>Abstract page: <a href="https://journals.sfu.ca/ijietap/index.php/ijie/article/view/10935" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://journals.sfu.ca/ijietap/index.php/ijie/article/view/10935</a><br>Direct PDF: <a href="https://journals.sfu.ca/ijietap/index.php/ijie/article/download/10935/1871/65113" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://journals.sfu.ca/ijietap/index.php/ijie/article/download/10935/1871/65113</a> (<a href="https://journals.sfu.ca/ijietap/index.php/ijie/article/view/10935?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Public Knowledge Project</a>)</p></li><li><p><strong>Post-Crash UX (multi-modal guidance) — conference paper</strong><br>Cho, Y., Kim, H., Ku, M., Yu, S., &amp; Lee, J. (2025). Post-Crash UX: An Empirical Study on Multi-modal Interfaces for Immediate Driver Response. In AutomotiveUI Adjunct ’25 (ACM).<br>Link: <a href="https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3744335.3758486" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3744335.3758486</a> (<a href="https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3744335.3758486?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ACM Digital Library</a>)</p></li><li><p><strong>Provocation: Relation Artefact Design — journal article</strong><br>Clemmensen, T. (2025). Stop Doing User Experience Design, Start Doing Relation Artefact Design. <strong>Interacting with Computers</strong> (Oxford University Press).<br>Link: <a href="https://academic.oup.com/iwc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/iwc/iwaf044/8283768" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://academic.oup.com/iwc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/iwc/iwaf044/8283768</a> (<a href="https://academic.oup.com/iwc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/iwc/iwaf044/8283768?searchresult=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">OUP Academic</a>)</p></li></ol><p>If this episode sparked ideas for your project, class, or lab, please <strong>follow/subscribe</strong> on your favourite podcast app and <strong>share</strong> with a colleague. The next great design conversation might start here.</p><p>Do you have questions for the show, or want to suggest a paper? Email <strong>Dr Chris Parker</strong> at <a href="mailto:c.parker@lboro.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">c.parker@lboro.ac.uk</a>.</p>

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Practical UX: Methods, Research & Design Thinking is a podcast for professionals and students who want to move past theory and use real-world user experience practices. Each episode covers tools, methods, and mindsets that shape strong design, including user research, design thinking, usability testing, prototyping, and product design strategy. Dr Parker talks with UX leaders, researchers, and designers who share practical insights you can use in your own work.

Dr Parker is a Senior Lecturer in UX Design at Loughborough University (School of Design and Creative Arts)

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