Takeaways

Sophie Kamenov

Sophie Kamenov

Behavioral observation and interaction logging

Recognized parallels between facilitating smooth participant experiences and

designing frictionless digital product interactions

Understood the role of collaborative analysis in refining insights and avoiding researcher

bias

Established a neutral, consistent setting tailored to participant comfort and a supportive

experience.

Gained firsthand experience designing and executing user-centered observational studies

Data transcription and coding for both qualitative and quantitative analysis

Mooba 2.0

Mooba 2.0

This study explored how natural play between parents and infants supports early speech development. By observing real, unstructured play sessions, the goal was to better understand how caregivers use gestures and speech to guide language learning.

I helped set up the environment and organized toys and materials to keep sessions smooth and consistent. I transcribed and coded video recordings using Datavyu, tracking both gestures and speech patterns. I also reviewed participant eligibility, and worked with the research team to cross-check data and ensure accuracy across the study.

This study explored how natural play between parents and infants supports early speech development. By observing real, unstructured play sessions, the goal was to better understand how caregivers use gestures and speech to guide language learning.

I helped set up the environment and organized toys and materials to keep sessions smooth and consistent. I transcribed and coded video recordings using Datavyu, tracking both gestures and speech patterns. I also reviewed participant eligibility, and worked with the research team to cross-check data and ensure accuracy across the study.

Behavioral observation and interaction logging

Data transcription and coding for both qualitative and quantitative analysis

Application of standardized participant mapping protocols

Methods
Methods
Takeaways

Gained firsthand experience designing and executing user-centered observational studies

Established a neutral, consistent setting tailored to participant comfort and a supportive

experience.

Understood the role of collaborative analysis in refining insights and avoiding researcher

bias

Recognized parallels between facilitating smooth participant experiences and

designing frictionless digital product interactions

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menu

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Interaction Logging

Interaction Logging

Ethical Principles

Ethical Principles

Insights

Insights

Development

Development

This study explored how natural play between parents and infants supports early speech development. By observing real, unstructured play sessions, the goal was to better understand how caregivers use gestures and speech to guide language learning.

I helped set up the environment and organized toys and materials to keep sessions smooth and consistent. I transcribed and coded video recordings using Datavyu, tracking both gestures and speech patterns. I also reviewed participant eligibility, and worked with the research team to cross-check data and ensure accuracy across the study.

Interaction Logging

Interaction Logging

Ethical Principles

Ethical Principles

Insights

Insights

Development

Development

Application of standardized participant mapping protocols

Takeaways

Gained firsthand experience designing and executing user-centered observational studies

Established a neutral, consistent setting tailored to participant comfort and a supportive

experience.

Understood the role of collaborative analysis in refining insights and avoiding researcher

bias

Recognized parallels between facilitating smooth participant experiences and

designing frictionless digital product interactions

Behavioral observation and interaction logging

Data transcription and coding for both qualitative and quantitative analysis

Application of standardized participant mapping protocols