Ten years ago, I was driving to work when Todd Packer called me and told me to pull over to the side of the road. After I reluctantly did, he said between DJing and Digital Design that I was using the same approach to solve problems. I was filled with emotion because he was right. […]
Are you thinking about inclusive design? It is a user-centered design process in which a product, service, or environment is optimized for a specific user with specific needs. Usually that this user has specific needs that are sometimes overseen with other design processes such as visually or hearing impaired users. Ask yourself these questions. When […]
Specials thanks to CoolCleveland for a mention in their e-newsletter edition 12.16.20 Spirit entitled "Local Author Pens Book on How to Deliver a Successful User Experience". I am a proud northeast Ohioan, and it's an honor to share my love of DJing and UX to create a common language. Whether you are a DJ, designer, […]
[Cleveland, OH] – Marc A. Majers is excited to announce that his second book Make Your Customers Dance - The Key To User Experience Is Knowing Your Audience is available for purchase on Dec. 12, 2020. "All users rock," says Marc, reflecting on his decades of experience as a DJ and user experience (UX) expert. […]
Each year we bring together innovators, technologists, and educators to share the latest tips and trends to keep nonprofits afloat. Thank you to all the supporters that made “Radically Rethinking Your Social Media for a Better World” a huge success. Thank you to our keynote and panel of experts that answered your questions. http://betterworldday.com
Are you looking to improve your company's bottom line? I will be releasing a new book on user experience this year that can make a big impact on it. In "Make Your Customers Dance", we compare user experience to DJing a wedding reception. No matter what the product, whether it's an app, website, or even […]
How do you present information? Keeping a conversation relevant, immersive, concise, and engaging will get your point across. Try remembering to use the R.I.C.E. method. Relevant - information is timely Immersive - use techniques to keep the user's senses surrounded Concise - keep it short Engaging - use techniques to keep the audience focused Using […]
A couple of years back, I had the opportunity to teach a series of workshops on the value of User Experience (UX) as an adjunct professor as part of the Business College at the University of Akron. I immediately jumped at teaching at the collegiate level because it pushed me to clearly summarize the subject […]
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How much time do you have to make a first impression? The reality is you don't have much time to make a good first impression. According to Microsoft Research from 2015, the average human attention span is 8 seconds down from 12 seconds in 2000. Compare this to the average attention span of a goldfish […]