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Jess Myra

Jess Myra

Designing people-centric experiences for emerging technologies and AI

San Francisco, California
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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Summary

Jess Myra specializes in demystifying nascent user experiences, particularly for emerging technologies and AI. She has developed a framework to assess how 'new' an experience is for diverse user groups, emphasizing the importance of aligning product innovation with users' cognitive baselines to reduce friction and improve user adoption. Her work addresses 'nascency bias' to ensure human-centered design for novel products and features, which is evident in her Medium article and her role at Google AI. nscad+1
Her academic and professional interests deeply explore digital legacy and immortality. Her Master's thesis, 'Memorality: The Future of Our Digital Selves,' a TEDx talk, and a shortlisted SXSW project all delve into how individuals can shape their digital footprint and maintain relevance for future generations, bridging the gap between physical objects and evolving digital archives. uppsatser+3
As a Design Lead & Manager at Google, Jess Myra has demonstrated strong leadership in promoting global and inclusive design. She was instrumental in the 'Next Billion Users' project, focusing on creating accessible and culturally relevant products for emerging markets. Her contributions include co-teaching UX and accessibility training within Google and speaking at international forums like the Strelka Institute on 'Redefining scale to build for billions' to advocate for designing for diverse global audiences. jessmyra+1
Jess Myra's interdisciplinary educational background, combining science, interdisciplinary design, and interaction design, underpins her holistic approach to problem-solving. Her training at NSCAD and Umeå universitet fostered an exploration-based design methodology, allowing her to translate complex technological concepts into intuitive and human-centric user experiences. nscad
Beyond her professional pursuits, Jess Myra actively engages in competitive sailing, demonstrates a courageous spirit by attempting activities like skydiving and paragliding to overcome her fear of heights, and dedicates time to non-profit organizations in both the U.S. and Canada. These activities reflect her commitment to personal growth, community involvement, and a balanced life. nscad+1

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

There wasn’t a playbook for creating nascent experiences — until now

September 1, 2022

An article co-authored by Jess Myra on the People + AI Research Blog, introducing a framework for evaluating novel user experiences and addressing 'nascency bias' in product creation within Google. It provides a structured way to understand and assess nascency with emerging technology and product iterations.

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Digital Legacy Everlasting

March 1, 2014

A project or concept that was shortlisted at SXSW, related to her work on digital immortality and legacy.

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Memorality: The Future of Our Digital Selves

January 1, 2013

Master's thesis exploring digital immortality, the management of digital assets after death, and how to create a meaningful digital legacy that transcends generations. It discusses how physical objects and digital content contribute to remembrance after death and the importance of considering the longevity and relevancy of digital content.

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Hobbies

Engages in competitive sailing. nscad

Actively seeks to overcome her fear of heights through activities like skydiving and paragliding. youtube

Works with non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. nscad