Ashley Karr teaches us that we can’t be exceptional at generalizing. She encourages us to always work with the people for whom we are designing. She motivates us to always trust ourselves and our instincts. She shows us how planning and organization are key contributors to success. She also inspires us to give back by teaching what we know.
Ashley Karr is an academically trained human factors engineer and anthropologist focusing on human computer interaction, user experience, research and design. She has her B.A. in anthropology from UCLA and M.S. in human factors and systems engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Included among her many published writings is a behavioral psychology textbook for Oxford University Press. She has worked with organizations, such as: Walmart, Frontier Communications, and The Veteran’s Administration. Currently, she teaches and designs instructional material for User Experience Design Immersive courses with General Assembly and manages all immersive courses at General Assembly Seattle. She is passionate about teaching tech and encouraging creative confidence. She also happens to be a descendant of Kind Edward the 1st and Queen Eleanor of Castille.
- Secret Identity/Origin Story (2:58/3:58)
- Has Your Varied Background Helped You? (8:54)
- Specialize or Generalize (12:05)
- Biggest Superhero (15:01)
- Second Career Choice (18:38)
- Biggest Failure (21:04)
- Awkward Testing Story (27:37)
- Design Superpower (32:02)
- Design Kryptonite (37:41)
- Design Superhero Name (37:55)
- Fight For Users (40:41)
- How To Get Involved (50:37)
- Future Of UX Design (54:10)
- Habit Of Success (56:21)
- Invincible Resource (56:47)
- Book Recommendation (57:16)
- Best Advice (57:49)
- Most Excited About (58:09)
- Contact Info (58:31)
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