UX Design, or user experience-centered design, is not, as is commonly thought, a field focused exclusively on the digital world, screens, and visual interfaces. Rather, it deals with the "complex networks of relationships that users have with one another and within the system itself," whether virtual, graphic, architectural, or urban. This is according to Cuca Righini, an architect who graduated from FAUUSP and a specialist in UX design, design thinking, and the pedagogy of cooperation.
User experience-centered design thinking can offer valuable contributions to any design process, and Cuca does not hesitate to cite the urban initiatives implemented in Medellín, Colombia, as a successful example of urban design that considers the specific needs and issues of its users—in this case, the population of the Comuna 13 neighborhood. We had the opportunity to speak with Cuca about the possibilities of UX design and her journey from architecture to other professional fields. Read the interview below.
Romullo Baratto (ArchDaily): You graduated in architecture from FAU USP. Could you tell us about your path from architecture to working with UX and Design Thinking? What attracted you to these fields?
