SoA faculty member Xenia Adjoubei has contributed to UX Mobility, a new research-based book exploring how user experience (UX) design can inform and transform urban mobility planning. The book was developed by Systematica, in collaboration with the non-profit research foundation Transform Transport, and brings together research, design methods, and applied case studies focused on the public realm.
UX Mobility examines how people experience cities as moving agents, whether by walking, cycling, or using public transportation, and how these experiences shape spatial equity, accessibility, and urban quality. Drawing from UX principles, the publication moves beyond one-size-fits-all mobility solutions to consider the diverse physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory needs of different users.
The book argues for a shift toward more adaptive and human-centered planning frameworks, particularly in the context of hybrid cities where digital tools increasingly support physical infrastructure. It presents methods for improving data collection, GIS enabled design and spatial decision-making, and introduces tools that translate qualitative user experience into measurable urban design strategies.
The research contributes to Adjoubei’s work as a visiting assistant professor in the MS Urban Design program at Pratt, where she teaches and researches mobility, public space, and community-centered approaches to urban design.
The digital publication is available to view here.