UX Corner
The UX Corner is a weekly column published by the Avion Newspaper, a free college publication of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is available in both online and hard copy format. All UX Corner articles are written by RUX Lab members.
Articles by Topic:
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A look at hurricane data collection, including how turbulence affects human performance and decision making.
September 24, 2023
Exploring ERAU's IEAP Lab, which investigates how stressors, like those in racing, impact cognitive performance and interaction with technology.
March 22, 2023
Examining eye tracking behavior when looking at a resume.
March 2, 2020
Innovations in Human Physiology
competitive analysis
An exploration of the concept of 'environmental diseases' in modern vehicle design, revealing issues of poor inclusivity/accessibility and inadequate mental models of vehicle systems.
February 28, 2024
A comparison between buying a tablet or a laptop for school purposes.
February 23, 2022
A comparison between buying video games through the console or physical disks.
February 15, 2021
A comparison between Apple and Fitbit fitness trackers.
October 13, 2020
consumer perceptions
A discussion about the urban air mobility revolution and consumer perceptions about unmanned transportation.
April 25, 2023
An exploration of "Dark Patterns," revealing how psychology principles are used in digital platforms to manipulate consumer behavior.
April 18, 2023
An exploration of kilter boards with novice and advanced users.
April 6, 2022
An out-of-box experience evaluation of a ring light.
April 21, 2021
An exploration of how escape rooms change when they are hosted virtually versus in person.
October 5, 2020
An evaluation of Hulu on both laptop and tablet devices.
September 14, 2020
Evaluating the factors that affect a user's choice of which streaming platform to use.
January 27, 2020
The advantages and disadvantages of using a "smart plug" to control your home devices.
April 22, 2019
Looking at popular aviation headset choices in ERAU students, as well as important factors to consider when choosing a headset.
April 15, 2019
Comparing different money transfer apps.
April 8, 2019
Comparing different messaging services.
March 4, 2019
Examining first impressions, packaging, and ease of use of a Google Home and Amazon Echo.
February 25, 2019
Exploring the different aspects of why students choose popular music streaming apps.
February 5, 2019
Expert reviews
Discussing Digital Eye Strain (DES) caused by prolonged digital device use, emphasizing symptoms and susceptibility in gamers.
November 30, 2023
Applying User Experience (UX) methods to understand assistive technology for video gaming.
October 27, 2022
Analysis of using voice text input on a Mixed Reality headset in a noisy environment.
October 11, 2022
Interviewing Embry-Riddle students on their experience in Air Traffic Control.
October 27, 2021
Self-porclaimed environmentalist gives testimony on Eco-friendly HF.
March 15, 2021
One of our Ph.D. students breaks down the UX of a particularly stubborn door.
March 1, 2021
Testing different note taking programs with ERAU students.
February 10, 2020
Evaluating what different countries consider "going green" to mean.
February 3, 2020
Evaluating two different types of smart notebooks.
January 28, 2019
game user experience satisfaction scale (guess)
A comparison of two games: Remnant: From the Ashes and Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
September 23, 2019
An exploration of a usability study of the unique collaborative prototyping ShapesXR application on the Meta Quest Pro. Results about user experiences from this study were used by the RUX Lab in the development of a novel XR heuristic scale, the Derby Dozen.
October 26, 2023
A discussion about MR and AR integration into VR devices, and how this can be implemented during creation of XR headsets. An evaluation of the Meta Quest Pro headset's VR and MR capabilities. Advice to potential buyers about buying XR headsets.
March 1, 2023
A competitive analysis of Pokemon Go and Jurassic World Alive on the Embry-Riddle campus.
September 13, 2022
AR in Retail Gives New Meaning to “Try Before You Buy”
An exploration of how augmented reality is used in different areas of retail.
October 19, 2020
Unboxing, setup, use, and evaluation of the Magic Leap.
September 28, 2020
Exploring the unboxing, usage, and storage of Bose AR Frames.
October 7, 2019
Evaluating the ease of creating an Aura and using HP Reveal.
April 8, 2019
An exploration of mixed reality and the ease of use.
March 25, 2019
virtual, augmented, & mixed reality
Student life at embry-riddle aeronautical university
A task analysis of the process to book a fitness class using the ERAU Fitness Center website.
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November 30, 2022
Student knowledge of resources offered on campus.
April 20, 2022
Examining the difficulty of use for the on-campus emergency app.
November 24, 2021
Examining various experiences with new on-campus food delivery robots.
October 13, 2021
Examining the use and experience of Canvas and now it can be redesigned for a better experience.
September 21, 2020
An evaluation of the signs around campus relating to Covid-19 and how they can be improved.
September 7, 2020
Examining best practices of holding classes and conducting group projects.
April 30, 2020
Student perspectives on the user experience of CampusGroups.
February 24, 2020
An examination of the user experience of the ERAU student shuttle.
November 25, 2019
Examining the user experience of using GrubHub to order food on campus.
November 4, 2019
What is the experience of wayfinding on the ERAU campus like?
February 11, 2019
Examining the user experience of using TapInGo to order food on campus.
January 21, 2019