Consulting Work - Here.LA and Reality Smash
Photo by Patrick Schneider on UnsplashDuring my doctoral studies I worked as a consultant on two user experience research projects conducted for Here.LA and Reality Smash—two companies interested in eXtended Reality (XR) and how XR products can lend itself to various pain points in urban planning and mental health, respectively.
A lengthy competitive analysis and a highly condensed competitive analysis brief was created for HereLA looking for various architecture and urban planning applications that were currently in the market using any type of XR (i.e., Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality) technology.
Additionally, extensive research on specific use cases concerned with XR and mental health was conducted and a highly condensed competitive analysis breif was created for Reality Smash. Another interesting aspect of this research was that alternative therapies and alternative substance therapy use cases were also researched and explored.
Christopher J. Schmank, PhD
Assistant ProfessorStatistics Consultant
During my doctoral studies at Claremont Graduate University I had the opportunity to complete an internship with Hit Point Studios in Los Angeles, CA. This first-hand UX research experience led to several additional consulting positions where (a) competitive analyses and competitive analysis briefs, (b) in-application user experience research, and (c) writing for in-game Non-Playable Character responses were some of the outcomes of the experienece. Additionally, I served as the graduate teaching assistant for every User Experience course offered at Claremont Graduate University consisting of courses on Strategy and Design (PSY 350UX), Usability Testing and Interaction Design (PSY 350UT), and User Experience Research Methodology (PSY 350UR).