Chance Chats Episode 1: The HIV+ Patient
Uism’s Chance Chats explores the real-life experience of an HIV+ patient in Japan. Through an in-depth interview, we uncover insights into stigma, healthcare UX, and opportunities for more inclusive medical design.
Condemned to Choose: What Jean-Paul Sartre Can Teach Us About UX Design
What Sartre can teach UX: design that respects user freedom, avoids dark patterns, and builds trust through meaningful choices.
“Oshikatsu” – The Next Japanese Word You Need to Know
Learn how Oshikatsu, Japan’s participatory fan culture, can inspire UX design that fosters user autonomy, purpose, and meaningful engagement.
The Ephemeral UX of Fireworks: Lessons from Japan’s Summer Tradition
Hanabi in Japan teach timeless UX design lessons: ephemerality, anticipation, cultural meaning, and the shared joy of collective awe.
Beyond Clicks: How Behavioral Science Transforms Health Apps
Explore how behavioral science enhances digital health and wellness apps. Learn UX research methods for habit formation, smoking cessation, and long-term user engagement in healthcare design.
From Curiosity to Clarity: What Kids Reveal About Better UX
Learn UX principles from kids’ behavior. Explore intuitive design, feedback, inclusivity, and real cases from LEGO and Nintendo.
Tiny Cars, Huge Impact: What Japan’s Kei Cars Teach Us About UX
Explore the UX success of Japan’s kei cars. Learn how context-aware design turns constraints into real value beyond the spec wars.
Synthetic Users: How Far can AI go in UX Research?
Can AI-generated synthetic users replace real ones? A UX case study with Japanese users in their 20s explores the potential and limits of AI in user research.
Inciting an AI Spring: The Importance of UX in AI Development
AI innovation alone is not enough. Discover why context, affordances, and user trust determine whether AI products create value or trigger frustration and abandonment.
Accessibility in UX Research: Considerations and Practical Points for Research Firms
Discover practical tools and strategies to support inclusive UX research. Learn how to create accessible environments that empower participants with diverse needs.