Christopher Merrington MSc Human-Computer Interaction Design Hey, I’m Chris, a proud Yorkshireman now living in London. Currently studying for an MSc in Human-Computer Interaction Design at City, university of London. I am moving into UX from a 6 year career in bookselling which has given me a vast array of interpersonal skills. I have chosen to move onto a career in UX because I am interested in: ● Being on the forefront of technology innovation ● Using UX as a force for social good ● Understanding users’ behavior and motivations I am particularly passionate about inclusive design and research, a strong believer in the social model for disability, I am passionate about being involved in projects that improve people's lives. I enjoy problem solving in fast-paced and collaborative environments and something something How did I get here? BA Photography ● Self-evaluation and critical reflection ● Presentation skills ● Project management Admin/Comms ● Strategic thinking ● Writing ● Pitching ● Design ● Email marketing ● Diary planning Bookselling ● Time management ● Teamwork ● Working under pressure ● Commercial Awareness ● Management MA Games/Play ● Co-Design ● Play Testing ● Games Design ● Creative coding ● Machine learning ● Psychology of play MSc HCID ● User centred design ● Creative thinking ● Information architecture ● Interaction design ● Inclusive Design Wireframing, prototyping, persona creation, user journey mapping, service mapping, interviews, surveys, scenario creation, content audits, accessibility audits, A/B testing, mixed-method evaluations, analytics reviews, card sorting, tree testing, report writing, running usability studies Collaboration, negotiation, self-motivation, lateral thinking, divergent thinking, time-management, focus on delivery HTML, CSS, Java, Javascript, C++, ARKit, Swift, Sketch, Axure RP, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Wordpress, Figma, Trello, Slack, Evernote, Miro, Tableau, Arduino Methods & Techniques Comfortable Using Soft Skills Project one Project Two Project Three Project Four Thanks for looking ::: ~)