Category: Olivier’s portfolio
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I Gave Two Talks at UXPA Boston, and Somehow Survived
Approximate reading time: < 1 minute This May, I had the chance to give two talks at UXPA Boston. It was my first time speaking in front of a crowd that large. Slightly terrifying, mostly exhilarating. The first was with Stewart Smith, focused on something I care deeply about: “How to make AI products accessible…
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Thoughts about Human-AI Interaction from Studying Chatbot Response Delays
Approximate reading time: 4 minutes Since the launch of ChatGPT, I’ve become ever more fascinated by how we interact with AI. ChatGPT and other chatbots have gone through several updates and changes. From large changes like the ability to talk with them through our voice, to more nuanced details like changing how the text is…
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Taking the Leap 🪂: Turning a Side Project into a Startup
Approximate reading time: 5 minutes This is the second part explaining the journey of my first startup. To read the first part, click here. By 2020, JoinGroupChat.com had evolved from a dormant idea to a tool that was actively helping communities during the pandemic. But I knew it could be more. The potential was clear—it…
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A Hobby Tech Project That United Communities During the Pandemic😷
Approximate reading time: 7 minutes In 2016, I was just tinkering with a small tech project—a way to make those long, clunky WhatsApp groupchat invite links easier to share. Little did I know that a few years later, this simple idea would help communities stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic 🦠. Curious how it all…
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HCI project: The Enchanted Cutting Board 🔪🥑✨🎶
Approximate reading time: 12 minutes Ever found yourself too lazy to cook after a long day? What if your kitchen could turn into a music, light, and energy filled experience every time you prepare a meal? 🎶💡 As part of the Interaction Technology Innovation course at Utrecht University, my team – Marija Anbinderytė, Elena Tzara,…
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UX Bootcamp project: “Ease” travel app
Approximate reading time: 3 minutes Introduction The following post recounts my journey and findings while working on the “Ease” travel app, during the Digital Shaper program organized by TechLabs Rotterdam which took place from March 11th – June 24th 2024. On March 11th we had the kickoff in the CIC building in Rotterdam (next to…