Practical UX: Methods, Research, and Design Thinking

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)

  1. 5 GG FA

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

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

    42 min

  2. 15 OTT

    Interviewing Users, Evolving UX — with Steve Portigal

    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 more practitioner-level UX insights. Buy Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights (second edition): https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/interviewing-users-second-edition/ Formally: The UX Usability Podcast

    46 min
  3. The Hiatus is Over!

    24 SET

    The Hiatus is Over!

    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.

    6 min

  4. 26/09/2023

    Irene Pereyra: Universal Principles of UX

    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 nothing short of a comprehensive cross-disciplinary encyclopedia, offering a treasure trove of insights. Through the exploration of 100 meticulously crafted laws, guidelines, human biases, and general considerations, listeners gain a profound understanding of the multifaceted world of UX design. Whether you're a seasoned UX professional or just dipping your toes into the field, this episode promises to be a must-listen, shedding light on the essential principles that shape user-centric design in today's digital landscape. Tune in to uncover the keys to creating exceptional user experiences and elevating your design expertise.   Check out The Universal Principles of UX on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Principles-Strategies-Interactions-Technology-ebook/dp/B0BLZPBTTN

    57 min

  5. 01/12/2022

    [BONUS] Chris on the Lazy Marketing Hour!

    The Lazy Marketing Hour @YouTube

    1 h

  6. 22/06/2022

    Karl Randay - Design for Consumer Experience

    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 a genuine difference for real people. Discover 383: https://383project.com/ Connect with Karl via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlranday/ Connect with Dr Chris Parker via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchrisparker/ Read my latest Research Papers: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=oQbSNL8AAAAJ&hl=en

    1 h 8 min

  7. 11/05/2022

    Gaurav Sharma - Taking a Masters in UX Design

    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

    54 min

  8. 06/04/2022

    Frank Spillers - VR Design and UX

    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 Design company www.experiencedynamics.com   UX INNER CIRCLE Learn UX 1:1 with Frank at www.uxinnercircle.com

    1 h 11 min
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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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