UX Student Group at SJSU
UX Student Group at SJSU
Hosted by the ASIS&T Student Chapter and the UXSG @ the iSchool, an evening of conversation with Devin Smith – the creator of the Prelinger Library Stacks Explorer, assesses the interactive and visual representation of the Prelinger Library located in…
Figma Figma is a web-based design software that allows users to create, share, and test user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) prototypes. Coursera Coursera is an online learning platform that offers a variety of courses and credentials from leading…
Michael Aguilar I’m Michael Aguilar and I am the faculty advisor for UXSG @ the iSchool, and also the User Engagement + Insights Librarian at the SJSU Library. I first developed an interest in user experience during graduate school, which…
Amritha Jayasankar My name is Amritha Jayasankar, and I’m Secretary of the UX Student Group @ the iSchool. I currently work at a public library, but my background is in Microbiology. I worked as a Food Microbiologist in a lab…
Jenn Hunter My name is Jenn Hunter. I live six miles from Santa Cruz, CA. I am the parent of two young adults and the fur parent of two rescue dogs. I started the MLIS program in the Fall of 2022.…
Shannon Broden My name is Shannon Broden, and this Fall I am part of the UX Student Group at SJSU iSchool as the Membership Coordinator. Having already been involved with the group for a year, I wanted to help try…
Johanna Rodriguez I am Johanna Rodriguez, the current Blog Editor for the UXSG @ iSchool. I am in my second to last semester of the MLIS program at SJSU and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time. I was born and…
Raquel Dubin I’m Raquel Dubin, the Web Coordinator for the UX Student Group. I’m currently in my first year of the MLIS program. I also work as a UX student assistant and as a teaching assistant for INFO 202 at…
Ronna Del Rosario My name is Ronna Del Rosario, and I’m currently based in the East Bay. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, discovering and listening to music, watching anime and British TV…
Tyrone Ko My name is Tyrone Ko. I am currently based in Fremont, CA (about a 30 minute drive to SJSU). When I am not working my two jobs or doing homework, I consider myself an avid sneakerhead collector and…
The UXSG @ iSchool wants to know what member benefits you want to see from our student organization here at San Jose State University for the 2024-2025 school year. Use your student email address at SJSU to fill out our…
In collaboration with the ALA Student Chapter (ALASC), the UX Student Group at iSchool co-hosted an informative online event with moderator Shannon Broden, featuring guest speakers and SJSU iSchool alumni Hannah Nguyen and Emily Espanol and SJSU User Engagement &…
One of the places that the UXSG @ SJSU ISCHOOL gets together online for regular study sessions and events is Discord. It is a way to connect using text, audio and video. Here is how to connect with us on…
Several past and current officers from the UXSG @ iSchool had the opportunity to meet up at the SJSU Student and Alumni Reception held at the ALA National Conference in San Diego in 2024. pictured from left to right: 2023-2024…
In partnership with the SJSU REFORMA Student Chapter, UXSG co-hosted a virtual panel discussion, Creating Inclusive User Experiences in Libraries: Addressing the Needs of Latinx and Diverse Communities. As part of the panel organizer group, I wanted to share highlights…
Reviewed By: Lynn ReevesAvailable: Paperback and audiobook You don’t get very far in user experience (UX) before you run into the idea of design thinking. If you have spent time in this area, you probably already have a good understanding…
2023-2024 Events Coordinator Christina Eilar provided the following rundown of all the events that the UXSG@SJSU iSchool at San Jose State University offered for the students during the past academic year. The events highlight diversity in content and in digital…
by Shannon Broden I had the chance to serve as a volunteer moderator for the Library 2.0 Mini-Conference Series on AI and Libraries on March 21, 2024, in which San Jose State University is a partner. The Zoom session I…
Reviewed By: Rae EgglestonAvailable: Paperback and also partially available online through: In Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited (Krug, 2014), there is a great deal of timeless information for the web and for user experience in general. This book is…
Reviewed by: Shannon Broden Available: Paperback and also free online at The new subtitle of this book as of the 4th edition is “Foundations of User Experience Design”. Prior to this version, The Web Style Guide was subtitled “Basic…
“I am passionate about designing spaces that enhance the user experiencewith a creative approach focusing on the user experience.” Jenn Hunter Hello everyone! I’m Jenn Hunter, the Social Media Coordinator on the UX Student Group leadership team at SJSU’s iSchool.…
“Currently I am still learning about User Experience as a subject,but I am gaining new knowledge all the time.I feel that UX is a dynamic subject that spans multiple disciplines,and there is always something to learn and wisdom to gain.”…
