Laure Duchamp
About Laure Duchamp
Laure Duchamp is a UX Researcher currently working at Kindred Group plc in London. With a strong background in cognitive science and gamification, she focuses on embedding UX practices in game production and accessibility.
Current Role at Kindred Group
Laure Duchamp has been serving as a UX Researcher at Kindred Group plc since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating user experience practices into game production and enhancing accessibility. Her work involves applying her extensive knowledge in cognitive science and gamification to improve user-centered design, ensuring that digital products meet the needs of diverse users.
Previous Experience in UX and Game Design
Prior to her current position, Laure Duchamp worked as a User Researcher at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation from 2020 to 2021. She also held roles at Cog'Innov, where she was a Game Design Project Lead and Publishing Director from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as Lead Game Designer at the ASSOCIATION DE L'ECRIT A L'ECRAN during 2018-2019. These experiences contributed to her understanding of user-centered design in gaming and digital products.
Educational Background
Laure Duchamp holds a Master's degree in History and Philosophy of Science, Medicine, Technology and Society from École normale supérieure, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 between 2011 and 2014. Furthermore, she studied Cognitive Sciences, including Neuroscience, Behavioral Psychology, Anthropology, and AI at École normale supérieure de Lyon from 2014 to 2016, where she received another Master's degree.
Research and Insights in User Experience
Laure Duchamp has actively engaged in discussions about the collaboration between user researchers and designers in the design process. She has participated in podcasts where she shared her insights on user research, its importance in developing better products, and strategies for overcoming challenges faced by user researchers. Her contributions include advice on creating effective test plans and best practices for user testing.
Background in Cognitive Science and Gamification
Laure Duchamp has a strong background in cognitive science and gamification, which she leverages in her UX research. Her academic and professional experiences allow her to apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications, serving both public and private sectors. This unique combination enables her to focus on user-centered goals in digital product development.