Christina and Stephen Kellogg join us to discuss what is good design, why is it so important, and quantifying the success of a design project - across many different project types. How does this married couple bring brand and vision and data in

Mitzie Martinez

Jan 7th, 2020 11m 7s

Mitzie Martinez, an artist, designer, and business owner, joins us to talk about her journey as a product designer and business owner. She incorporates custom painted pieces with denim. How did she become a business owner? Why did she choose th

The Largest Starbucks in the World

Dec 31st, 2019 9m 22s

This week we visit Starbucks' second Reserve Roastery in the US and largest store in the world. Why and how is it different than Starbucks' before? What layered elements create the UX? Is the user experience successful? We review the ultimate b

Brand Halos – Elevating the Consumer Experience

Dec 24th, 2019 17m 26s

Neil Stern talks about the diversity of shopping through retailer’s Brand Halos. We learn how brands are strategizing the physical world to uplift the online experience. We dive into Lulu Lemon, Restoration Hardware, Nike and more and explore w

Around the World in Retail

Dec 17th, 2019 12m 36s

Neil Stern a career-long expert in retail user experience gives his perspective on retailers’ timing. Fresh groceries and trend timing is very important. And international markets have jumped over antiquated retail brick-and-mortar malls, and g

Walmart & Target

Dec 10th, 2019 14m 34s

This episode we review a classic case study on retail. Why is the Walmart experience different than the Target experience? Walmart, from inception, is a logistics company. That efficiency and “no fuss” transparency is still seen and felt today.

Achieving the Spaces We Want and Need

Dec 3rd, 2019 10m 52s

This week on UnchartedUX we talk to Tom Spanier, and Interior Designer and firm owner in Chicago.When and how does he start to think about the space users? How does he define Interior Design? How does he define good design?Interior design start

Badass Product Design and Development

Nov 26th, 2019 16m 13s

This week we’re talking about product development and one woman’s journey through multi-billion dollar product development teams. Deborah Brown has a degree in mechanical engineering, and has a journeyman certification in tool and dye making. S

Introducing Uncharted UX

Nov 19th, 2019 11m 50s

This first episode is an introduction to the host of Uncharted UX, Valerie Trent. Besides learning a bit about her background, she also shares these key points:Well thought-through products and spaces are really importantInterior design is ofte

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Coming Soon: Uncharted UX

Oct 27th, 2019 50s

Uncharted UX is hosted by Valerie Trent, a user experience expert and designer. Each week, Valerie will take you through offices, retail stores, restaurants, and universities to see what good design really means in these spaces. You’ll hear int

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