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Derek Ross

Derek Ross

Hargis Professor of Writing Studies

dgr0003@auburn.edu
Ed Youngblood

Ed Youngblood

Professor

Associate Director of Media Studies

ney0002@auburn.edu

Who We Are 

The Lab for Usability, Communication, Interaction, and Accessibility (LUCIA) is a technical & professional communication and media-based research laboratory. We use usability and User Experience (UX) methods to research and evaluate various media: physical products, websites, digital devices, prototypes, software, and even typeface for industry and business clients nationwide and inside Auburn University. The lab is codirected by Dr. Ed Youngblood and Dr. Derek G. Ross. 

Our Mission 

To promote useful, usable, accessible, and ethical designs and communication across a variety of platforms and media.

Our Vision

To foster accessible, value-sensitive, and supportive designs.

Ed Youngblood

Ed Youngblood

Professor

Associate Director of Media Studies

ney0002@auburn.edu