We Make Digital Experiences Better

We are a faculty-led, student-driven UX consultancy and academic research lab in the School Information at Pratt Institute

What We Value

Innovation

We are creative thinkers. Our talented faculty and students offer fresh perspectives and craft innovative solutions to digital problems.

Empathy

We put people first. Our work is always centered on understanding – and respecting – users’ needs, abilities, and behaviors.

Practicality

We solve real world problems. Our approach is guided by a consideration of practical needs,  constraints, and outcomes.

What We Do

We create better digital experiences through the application of a human-centered, ethical approach to the design and evaluation of user interfaces and interactive products.

What We've Done

Projects Completed
274
Partners
173
Would Work With Us Again
0 %

(Since Fall 2019; last updated January 2026)

Case Studies

Usability Testing

Examining the usability of SVA Library’s new website to maximize efficiency and accessibility

by Christine Tenny

Usability Testing

Evaluating and Enhancing the Usability and Effectiveness of the Pratt Libraries’ Zines Research Guide

by Krishna Kishore Lal

Usability Testing

Phonics, Not Friction: Rethinking the Checkout Experience of Hooked on Phonics

by Sara Her

Usability Testing with Eye-Tracking

Helping an AP History Education Tool Increase User Retention

by Mary Haws

What People Are Saying

Current Research Projects

User Experience Capacity-Building (UXCB)

How can organizations better understand and strengthen their UX practices?

UX Education

How can we better prepare students for UX careers?

HCI Education Community of Practice

How can we build a community of practice for HCI/UX educators?