George Alain (PhD HCI)
ABOUT
UX researcher and designer with a technical background in software development and a PhD in HCI. Proven expertise in generative and evaluative research. Skilled in engaging diverse user groups, including those with low digital literacy, and managing design processes and workflow development.
Strong advocate for data-driven, user-centred, and participatory research and design approaches, aligning business goals with user needs and technical possibilities. Experienced in bridging gaps between product managers, designers, engineers, and users, facilitating cross-functional collaboration. Excellent public speaking skills and high-profile stakeholder management, with a track record of delivering impactful user insights and design solutions.
Skills and methods
◙ Interviews & Focus groups
◙ Contextual Inquiry & thematic analysis
◙ User Research and Personas
◙ Surveys and Questionnaires
◙ Usability testing
◙ Ethnography & Diary studies (traditional & online)
◙ Participatory Design & UCD & GDS
◙ Qualitative Quantitative Data Analysis
◙ Designing UX repositories and staff training
◙ Sketching, User journeys, Wireframes
◙ Software Development (OOP, SQL, R , HTML, WordPress, Unreal & Unity)
Non-Technical Skills
✦ Public Speaking & high profile stakeholders
✦ Ethics in Technology Design
✦ People management
✦ Attention to Detail
✦ Empathy & Cross-Cultural Competence
✦ Managing design processes & Workflow Development
✦ Bridging gaps between designers, product managers, and software developers
✦ Critical Thinking
✦ Solving problems with simplicity