Paul C Parsons

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Talking Inspiration: A Discourse Analysis of Data Visualization Podcasts

Data visualization practitioners routinely invoke inspiration, yet we know little about how it is constructed in public conversations. We conduct a discourse analysis of 31 episodes from five popular data visualization podcasts. Podcasts are public-facing and inherently performative: guests manage impressions, articul…

CC '25CorrespondingUser Research Methods (Interviews, Surveys, Observation) +1

Coping with Uncertainty in UX Design Practice: Practitioner Strategies and Judgment

The complexity of UX design practice extends beyond ill-structured design problems to include uncertainties shaped by shifting stakeholder priorities, team dynamics, limited resources, and implementation constraints. While prior research in related fields has addressed uncertainty in design more broadly, the specific…

CHI '25CorrespondingInteractive Data Visualization +1

How Visualization Designers Perceive and Use Inspiration

Inspiration plays an important role in design, yet its specific impact on data visualization design practice remains underexplored. This study investigates how professional visualization designers perceive and use inspiration in their practice. Through semi-structured interviews, we examine their sources of inspiratio…

DIS '20CorrespondingMental Health Apps & Online Support Communities +1

Tensions in Enacting a Design Philosophy in UX Practice

Design culture is increasingly present within organizations, especially with the rise of UX as a profession. Yet there are often disconnects between the development of a design philosophy and its translation in practice. Students preparing for UX careers are positioned in a liminal space between their educational expe…

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