# Rik Williams, UX Architect: Inclusive User Research and Information Architecture

> UX Architect using inclusive user experience methods to make accessible, customer\-focused, products and services which meet real needs\.

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## Posts
- [Empathy balloons — a game for inclusive design](https://rikwilliams.net/resources/empathy-balloons-inclusive-game/): A simple, cheap and engaging game to build empathy for people with diverse needs, especially those with cognitive and/or dexterity issues\. 
- [Contextual Inquiry — 8 typical patterns and issues](https://uxdesign.cc/contextual-inquiry-8-typical-patterns-and-issues-b525905ce137): 8 common patterns, behaviours and issues seen during a contextual inquiry, with a focus on for enterprise software services and culture\.
- [Dementia Digital Design Guidelines](https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-design-website-someone-affected-dementia): Guideline heuristics for creating accessible digital content, interfaces and services for people living with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease\. 

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