Matai - About

I’m Matai

A UX Researcher focused on creating better social interactions in online digital spaces. Growing up relying on online platforms for social connections, I understand the challenges players face.

My approach involves understanding community dynamics and aligning design with evolving needs to ensure games are both engaging and socially constructive.

I believe representing the needs and changing interests of a community is what makes connections engaging, fun, and meaningful. Through this, we can look towards a future where games can facilitate constructive social environments while being fun.

MY THinking Process

When approaching new problems I guide myself through a few steps.

What is our problem? *

This question helps me understand my own point of view going into a project and gives me different points to check when needed.

What details should I collect? *

This question paints a landscape of how I’m planning my approach to the project based on what I already know.

What info requires more research? *

Here, I usually ask a variety of questions around what has occurred in the space or what perspectives I am not considering.

How does this align with others? *

This question is to align my initial thoughts with the proven data and interesting information found during research discovery phase.

What did I learn? *

This question helps me organize all the information so I can better understand how the work aligns with my initial motives.

What can we change and how? *

This is where I start ideating the project's design intent, along with speculating what needs to be done for the best long-term results.