Teaching Students About Human-Centered Design Consulting

Daniel Le Compte, User Experience Researcher at Anthro-Tech recently presented at an Alumni Information Session for The Human-Computer Interaction Institute, a department within the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

As an alumnus, Daniel’s presentation titled, “Government, Consulting, Social Impact, oh my!” gave students a glimpse into the life of a UX Researcher consulting in the Human-Centered Design (HCD) industry. The transition from student into a UX career can take on many different paths. Daniel enjoys giving back and talking about his experience with students to show them some real-life examples of how to take their degree and put it into action.

Daniel’s Presentation Covered Many Topics

• His role at Anthro-Tech as a UX Researcher
• Anthro-Tech’s mission, values, service offerings, and client mix
• Examples of how his UX Research has transformed the customers’ experience for various clients
• How a UX Consulting Team is organized and how they interact with each client
• A deep dive into what it’s like to work with government clients
• The social impact aspect of working in the HCD industry

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