UX by DAN SLOAT

Serving as a strategic partner, I excel in fostering effective collaborations with cross-functional teams, executives, and stakeholders. 

 

My goal is always to create exceptional user experiences that not only satisfy but also drive significant business growth, harnessing cutting-edge methodologies, emerging trends, and best industry practices.

 

speaking engagements

01

2024 US Annual Medical Device Human Factors & Usability Engineering Conference

During this conference I presented on building UX department from scratch. I also participated in a discussion about the changing landscape of innovation and data security.

02

Walkcast

The walking podcast where entrepreneurs, trailblazers, and leaders making an impact chat with Ryan Loofbourrow.

Systems Science

Keys to Good UX

Cross-Industry Influence

My Perspective on UX Over Time

Early Journey

Why Healthcare

Leadership Evolution

The Influence of Ninjutsu

Engineer to Designer

How to Measure Experience

What I’ve Enjoyed the Most

Innovations and Patents

03

KEER 2022

This presentation, which was part of the 2022 KEER Conference in Barcelona, explores the connection between UX processes and Kansei Engineering.

Click here to read the paper submission for this engagement.

04

Assessing Aesthetic Aspects with HF to Improve Device Use

Looking at different dimensions of aesthetics and how they impact design.

05

Putting the Human in Human-Centered Design - for Real

Discussion on where UX goes sideways and how to right the ship.

previous engagements

  • Sloat D.L. (2022). Integrating Feelings and Emotions into User Experience Design. Presentation online during the annual 3rd Human Factors Engineering & Usability Studies Congress. Boston, MA
  • Sloat D.L. (2022). Creating a Global Community for Experience Professionals. Presentation online during the annual DMI conference. Boston, MA.
  • Sloat D.L. (2022). Creating Magical Experience: Integrating Kansei Engineering and User Experience Design. Presentation online during the Medical Breakthroughs by Design Conference. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
  • Sloat D.L. (2022). Kansai Engineering + Experience Centered Design Driving Innovation in Healthcare. Presentation during annual conference of KEER. Barcelona, Spain.
  • Sloat D.L. (2022). Putting the Human in Human-Centered Design…For Real. Presentation online during the 8th Annual Human Factors and User Experience Conference. Chicago, IL.
  • Sloat D.L. (2022). Improving Device Usability Through the Application of Aesthetics. Presented online for Human Factors International Conference.
  • Sloat D.L. (2022). Meaningful Engagement in a Digital Age. Presented online as part of a discussion panel for think360.
  • Sloat D.L. (2021). Using Aesthetics to Improve Product Design. Presentation online during the 7th Annual Human Factors and User Experience Conference. Chicago, IL.
  • Sloat D.L. & Vasseur Finn, M. (2015). A Novel Approach to Empathic Modeling. Presentation during the Boston Usability Experience Professional Association Mini-Conference. Boston, MA.
  • Sloat D. L. (2012). Centricity Business UI Refresh. Presentation during the National Users Conference. Boston, MA: GE Healthcare.
  • Sloat D. L. (2011). Guided Scheduling. Presentation during the North Regional Users Group Conference. Hartford, CT: GE Healthcare.
  • Sloat D. L. (2011). Guided Scheduling in a Centralized Scheduling Environment. Presentation during the National Users Conference. Boston, MA: GE Healthcare.
  • Sloat D.L. & Baker, C. (2011). Usability in Healthcare. Presentation during the Boston Usability Professional Association Mini-Conference. Boston, MA.
  • Sloat D. L. (2010). Guided Scheduling. Presentation during the National Users Conference. Boston, MA: GE Healthcare.