Episode 79

Virtual Reality for Elderly Users

Join Lisa, Diana, and Chris as they discuss research from CHI 2021, where elderly participants co-created a virtual reality platform over a three year period. The team discuss the interesting learnings from this study such as is presence a priority in VR? What value did avatars add to elderly users' experiences of social interactions online and what can we learn from this research effort in the future? In condensed soup, find out the teams' aspirations for their own avatars.

Avatar-Mediated Communication in Social VR: An In-Depth Exploration of Older Adult Interaction in An Emerging Communication Platform

CHI 2021

CHI 2022

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Chris Schreiner

As Director of Syndicated Research within the Strategy Analytics UX Innovation Practice, Chris Schreiner is responsible for leading teams delivering in depth user experience analysis and insights for clients in the wireless, smart home, and automotive industries.

Chris has over 20 years of experience in UX and human factors research, and has successfully led projects globally for clients in the automotive and wireless industries.
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Lisa Cooper

Lisa is Director of the User Experience Strategies service within the Strategy Analytics UX Innovation Practice. She is responsible for delivering insights, qualitative and quantitative UX research to clients on emerging technologies such as, 5G, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, new device form factors, and HMI.

Lisa has 20+ years of experience in UX and Human Factors research in North America and Europe focusing on smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, assistive technologies, automotive infotainment, and aerospace applications specializing in applying a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative UX methodologies to augment the consumer experience.

She holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering with Human Factors concentration at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics/Human Factors from Loughborough University, England.