UX Research Geeks · 2026-03-09 · 26 min
Anne, an African-based UX researcher, talks about her transition from teaching into the tech scene, reflecting on how her focus on the well-being of individuals led her to UX research. She explores the silent harms of technology and how products are often designed to be addictive. She also offers UX researchers a valuable perspective on balancing business strategy with the responsibility of protecting users’ mental health. If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to geekspodcast@uxtweak.com Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: anne-njoroge-unspoken-dangers-of-technology Episode highlights 00:01:09 - About Anne 00:05:57 - Being an African-centered designer 00:07:51 - Technology is never neutral 00:13:18 - Tech and education 00:15:43 - Silent harms of technology 00:19:19 - Arming the users with the right information 00:22:43 - Using technology to achieve goals 00:23:50 - Final thoughts About our guest Anne is a UX designer with a background in training, design, and business development in technology.
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