{"id":1181,"date":"2024-10-23T21:55:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T21:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/?page_id=1181"},"modified":"2024-10-25T20:23:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T20:23:22","slug":"veriti-case-study","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/veriti-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Veriti case study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1920px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-7.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Untitled design (7)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;698.5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][ba_animated_text prefix=&#8221;Project Overview&#8221; animated_text=&#8221;%91{%22value%22:%22%22,%22checked%22:0,%22dragID%22:-1}%93&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_animated_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">VERITI is a platform designed to enhance global collaboration in journalism by connecting citizen journalists, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) researchers, and established media professionals. The goal of this project was to create a secure, user-friendly platform that facilitates the co-creation of authentic news, especially in regions with limited personal and press freedoms. This case study outlines the UX design process behind VERITI, focusing on research, design sprints, user feedback, and iterative development.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Five Months<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>My Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>UX Researcher | UX\/UI designer |<\/span>Scrum Master | Project coordinator<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">VPRO, DSS<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Toolkit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Figma<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Adobe Creative Suite<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Laser Printer<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an era of increasing censorship and misinformation, journalists, citizen journalists, and researchers lack secure platforms for collaborative news creation. This leads to gaps in reliable global news coverage and puts journalists in restricted regions at risk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\">Global context of press freedom challenges<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\">Current platform limitations<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\">Security risks for journalists<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\">Collaboration barriers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\" depth=\"0\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\">Enable secure global collaboration<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\">Ensure source verification<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\">Protect user anonymity<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\">Foster transparent journalism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; 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This interactive approach aimed to enhance our understanding of the design priorities and challenges facing the platform. The game encouraged participants to voice potential questions and insights, fostering a collaborative environment to identify key design considerations and address any challenges that may arise in developing the platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CARD-SORT-ACTIVITY.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CARD SORT ACTIVITY&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_3121-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IMG_3121&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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What steps would you take to report and contribute to the unfolding situation?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Prototype-for-empathy-01.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Prototype for empathy 01&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; 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ITERATIONS<\/p>\n<p>Each testing round revealed new insights about how journalists would use the platform in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Testing Approach:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\" depth=\"0\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\">Multiple testing rounds<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\">Scenario-based testing<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\">Security feature validation<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\">User journey validation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Global context of press freedom challenges Current platform limitations Security risks for journalists Collaboration barriers Objectives: Enable secure global collaboration Ensure source verification Protect user anonymity Foster transparent journalism Conversational ObjectA design artifact that aids in understanding the problem, contributing to research, and sparking questions and discussions during meetings with partners.<div class=\"et_pb_module ba_animated_text ba_animated_text_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"dtq-animated-text-1\" class=\"dtq-module dtq-animated-text dtq-front\" data-settings=\"{&quot;strings&quot;:[&quot;&quot;],&quot;showCursor&quot;:true,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;typeSpeed&quot;:100,&quot;startDelay&quot;:300,&quot;backSpeed&quot;:50,&quot;backDelay&quot;:500}\" data-type=\"typed\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"dtq-animated-text-head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dtq-animated-text-prefix\"><span>Research &#038; Insights<\/span>&nbsp;<\/div> <div class=\"dtq-text-animation dtq-animated-text-main dtq-typed-text\"><\/div> \n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> Our research revealed a complex [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1181","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1181","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1181"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1181\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1363,"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1181\/revisions\/1363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nazaninmirsharifi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}