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Tommy Hemmer

Senior UX Director
Ipsos

Tommy is a Senior Director of User Experience Research with 7+ years at Ipsos who is interviewing vulnerable populations about sensitive topics, as well as financial services and technologies. His expertise spans a wide range of qualitative methodologies, including diaries, in-depth interviews, co-creation sessions, card sorting, information taxonomy, workshops, and in-lab product testing. Tommy is passionate about fostering inclusivity in research and oversees a private, dedicated panel of neurodivergent and low / no-vision participants. This allows him and his client to gather diverse perspectives and insights, leading to more robust and user-centered outcomes. His academic background includes a BA in Creative Writing and an MA in Professional Writing, which inform his approach to understanding how we create meaning from various forms of communication. This deep understanding of human behavior is central to his work in creating intuitive and user-friendly experiences.

My Session(s)

Getting Out of Our Own Way – Building Confidence and Navigating Anxiety in Inclusive UX Research

The desire to do inclusive research right can create an anxiety of getting it wrong. This isn’t just a feeling; it has real costs. Researchers might avoid studies with marginalized users, or unintentionally make our anxiety the focus of the session. When that happens, participants are sidelined, and our insights suffer. This session is a […]

Entry-Level Inclusive & Universal Design Lightning Talk
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