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\"Andrea<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meet Andrea Semple! Andrea is a Senior Anthropology student who just recently completed CI+D\u2019s UX Research Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we heard about Andrea\u2019s fantastic capstone project, we knew we wanted to hear more about what the UX Research Certificate has meant for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UX seems to be pretty new industry. To you, what is UX Research and why is it important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUX Research is the communication between the stakeholder of a company and to the people who any change or addition will affect. It\u2019s making a communication and recommendation to that stakeholder based on what you see as a positive, negative, and their opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to me because it gives a bridge between two groups of people who could have some serious lines of communication and bias along the way. It\u2019s a way to help eliminate bias in decision making and be a neutral, objective, perspective of what you\u2019ve researched and what you\u2019re reporting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, how did you get involved with the UX Program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDr. House came in to one of the classes I was in and gave a quick 5-10 minutes spiel in a class I was in. I actually walked very blindly into the whole thing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking into it blindly is quite the step of faith! How did it end up, what were some of your favorite things about the program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI really enjoyed knowing that in the end, you\u2019re able to work for a company and help them better themselves, but at the same time, you\u2019re able to represent people who may not have a great voice. Every research project was different, which kept me entertained knowing I\u2019d be facing something new.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those are some really insightful thoughts. It\u2019s great that you can work within a business, but it seems you can anchor them in some more ethical practices as they pursue product design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where would you like to go with UX from here?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt [UX] really was a game-changer for me. It was a career game-changer. To be similar work as anthropology but to do so in a company, that\u2019s exciting. I would like to get work and get settled with a company \u2013 and in the future, pursue a master\u2019s once my thoughts are settled. I would love to work in career and then pursue some more specialization behind it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, why would you recommend the UX Certificate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe program is very understandable, as it is fully online. I would recommend it if anybody wants to get into a career that they are fascinated with research, and it\u2019s great because it\u2019s such a new industry. It leads to roles that gives you the opportunity to be creative. Every project is different, so you get to flex your creative energy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re thankful for Andrea\u2019s insights! If you have any questions about the UX Research certificate, check out more at User Experience Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about Andrea’s capstone project <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andrea Semple presents her capstone findings to stakeholders, David Jeppson and Shawn Miller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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