This year I attended the Interaction Design and Children conference for the first time. Looking back at four truly inspiring days – packed with tons of information, new ideas, and…
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Any kind of research is subject to ethical standards that promote respect for all human subjects and protect their health and rights. The World Medical Association (WMA) has developed the…
The other day we talked about why we should encourage kids to engage with digital media. The essence of the discussion was that kids need to use media in order…
Children become an increasingly important target group for digital media. Reason number one, they have a strong purchase influence on their parents. Reason number two, they start to recognize their…
One of the most common excuses for not conducting user research with kids is that it’s unethical. Many adults believe that children should not be confronted with digital media if…
When I talk to people about what I do (help companies build better digital products for kids), I get different reactions. Those that understand the importance of user centered design,…
As technology becomes more advanced, interactive devices find their path into our everyday lives. Education is one of the most recent fields where new and interactive devices such as the…
So kids need a special approach to user research for several reasons. One reason is that they are different from adults. When conducting user research with kids, we cannot rely…
Kids are special. There is no doubt about that. But does it explain why they also need special attention when it comes to user research? Here are 5 reasons why…
I am quite an observing person. I watch people everywhere I go – on the street, in any random store, in the train, on festive occasions, you name it, I…
