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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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