Whan Stransom

Whan specialises in:

• user centred design
• interface design and prototyping
• usability testing and evaluation of interactive software and devices
• accessibility testing and audits
• ergonomic design of workplaces.

Biography

Whan is a consultant with System Concepts.  He holds a BA degree in Psychology from Yonsei University, and an MSc in Human-Computer Interaction with Ergonomics from University College London.  He is a member of the Ergonomics Society, the Usability Professionals’ Association and the Korean Psychological Association (KPA).  He is a certified Industrial/Organisational Psychologist accredited by the KPA. 

Prior to joining System Concepts, Whan has experience as a research analyst – designing and conducting experiments, analysing statistical data and administering IT equipment.  He also acquired knowledge of designing psychometric tests and questionnaires from his experience of being involved in a development centre project.

Relevant projects / Case Studies

• Conducting accessibility testing for a video-on-demand service for the BBC.
• Providing usability expert reviews for Comic Relief and a major insurance company.
• Providing accessibility audits for a major supermarket chain in the UK.
• Conducting usability testing for various mobile phone manufacturers and network operators worldwide using paper prototypes, ethnography and other usability evaluation methods.
• Conducting user research and user experience review for a leading mobile phone manufacturer.
• Conducting user testing for a major sports betting website.
• Reviewing accessibility guidelines for a major Nordic energy company.
• Providing user experience expertise & interaction design for government, communications and financial companies.
• Conducting Display Screen Equipment assessments of workspaces for a major City firm.

Real life interests

• Gadgets & IT.
• Health & fitness.
• Travel.
• Cycling.

Keep up with whan on Linkedin at http://uk.linkedin.com/in/panhoong