Articles by Mingming Fan

Dr. Fan is an Assistant Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto. His dissertation focuses on leveraging subtle verbalization and speech patterns to assist UX evaluators with analyzing think-aloud sessions. His research interests include AI-assisted UX design and analysis methods, assistive technology, and human-sensing technologies and applications.

Practices and Challenges of Using Think-Aloud Protocols in Industry: An International Survey

  Abstract Think-aloud protocols are one of the classic methods often taught in universities for training UX designers and researchers. Although previous research reported how these protocols were used in industry, the findings were typically based on the practices of a small number of professionals in specific geographic regions or on studies conducted years ago. […] [Read More]