Irrational Consumers: Webinar in Behavior Design

As the field of user experience design (UXD) rapidly evolves, the User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA), NJ Chapter chapter is devoted to supporting UX professionals through all stages of their careers. Similarly, our mission at MBS is to provide our students with exposure to industry professionals and current topics in the industry.  

Welcome to MBS! New Student Orientation

The Rutgers Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program started off the semester with an exciting event. On Wednesday, January 11th, we invited new MBS students to our office in the SERC building for orientation. 25 new students were welcomed by MBS faculty, staff, and alumni. Students who could not join us in person were welcomed via a virtual orientation the following night.

Panel Recap: Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry

The Rutgers Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program strives to provide students with current and relevant industry knowledge. The November 28th “Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry: A Panel Discussion” definitely accomplished that goal. This online event was co-hosted by the Rutgers PSM program and the  New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC), the premier professional association for the cosmetics and personal care sector in the New York tri-state area.

Panel Discussion: The Social Responsibility of UXD and Product Designers

On Tuesday, November 15th, Rupa Misra, Ed.D., hosted four esteemed panelists to examine a nuanced topic: the social responsibility of user experience (UX) designers and product designers. Each panelist examined these questions using their own industry experience and expertise. 

Misra serves as the program coordinator for the MBS User Experience Design and Product Design concentrations.  

WORLD USABILITY DAY: Making Life Easier

World Usability Day is single day of events occurring around the world that brings together communities of professional, industrial, educational, citizen, and government groups for our common objective: to ensure that the services and products  important to life are easier to access and simpler to use. Each year, World Usability Day is built around a theme relevant to the state of design and technology today.