Vector data is a numerical representation of various other forms of data, such as text, images, audio, video, and more. These vectors are not simply lists of numbers; they encapsulate rich, multidimensional information about the object they represent. For example,…
Introduction I was interested in finding out if, during the 2012 election, was the average age of Republican voters greater than 51 years old. The data that I analyzed was collected by The American National Election Study (ANES) from a…
Abstract This research explores the role of memes in building and sustaining online communities, focusing on how memes serve as tools for communication, bonding, and cultural expression. By integrating user-centered design methodologies such as surveys, interviews, empathy maps, and user…
Abstract This research explores the role of memes in building and sustaining online communities, focusing on how memes serve as tools for communication, bonding, and cultural expression. By integrating user-centered design methodologies such as surveys, interviews, empathy maps, and user…
This research was conducted for a class in the Brandeis GPS User Centered Design program. The research was conducted by P. Tiwari, E. Limano and J. Courtney. The summary text and slide presentation was created by me, J. Courtney. ABOUT…
“Funkify’s motor simulator persona ‘Trembling Trevor’ will make you lose some control over your mouse pointer. The main goal with this simulator is to clarify the frustration within a person who tries to point and click a way too small…
In this look at Zillow.com, I investigate the search and metadata functionalities of this well known real estate website. This investigation of Zillows functionality will encompasses a review of the website’s search offerings, the role of search in the sites…
ELEVATOR PANEL The accessibility concerns surrounding the elevator button panel are numerous. The button layout deviates from the standard, typically, elevator button panels position the “hold open” and “close doors” buttons at the bottom for easy access. However, in this…
A collaboration with Pamela Courtney With the emergence of social media and communication between individuals using electronic devices (Computer-Mediated Communication or CMC), we have seen a revolution in personal interaction and communication. This rapid transformation has permanently reshaped the communication…
Paul Fitts was doing research in 1954 on human motion when he discovered that “…the time required to move to a target depends on the distance to it, yet relates inversely to its size (Interaction Design Foundation., 2023, October 20).”…
