[Talk] Factors of Trust in IoT App Interfaces

Talk presented at UX Camp Brighton on 19/03/16

http://www.uxcampbrighton.org/sessions/

FACTORS OF TRUST IN IOT APP INTERFACES from Fiona MacNeill on Vimeo. Trust definitions used in this video are from Pavlidis, Islam, Mouratidis, and Kearney (2014).

Session description:

Does your app rely on OAuth to offer connection to other apps and services? Based on my research studying app-to-device relationships in Internet of Things systems (e.g. Fitbit, Jawbone UP, Nest, SmartThings, Glooko), I have uncovered some best practice recommendations when it comes to inspiring trust within your interface.

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Fiona MacNeill

Fiona MacNeill

Learning Consultant & UX Designer

Passionate about creating inclusive and accessible experiences, tools, and services for learning and doing.