Continuing Introversion Vs. Extroversion in UX
Introversion Vs. Extroversion in UX
Sophie Mitchell at UX Camp Brighton 2014 Redux (2015)
Related reading
Books, research, ideas and people referenced in this talk.
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Books
- Psychological Types01:26The talk attributes the introversion and extroversion personality types to the theories of twentieth-century Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung.
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking05:14The talk cites Susan Cain's Quiet while explaining the extrovert ideal and the pressure on introverts to appear extroverted.
Concepts
- Introversion01:33The talk describes introverts as enjoying time on their own and recharging through solitude.
- Introversion and extraversion01:33The talk describes extroverts as enjoying being around people and directing their interests and attention outwards.
- Ambiversion04:04The talk introduces ambiversion as a middle group with both extroverted and introverted sides.
Projects and resources
- Quiet Quiz08:03The talk runs through the Quiet Quiz to show where participants sit on the extrovert-introvert spectrum.
Papers and articles
- Personality, engagement and the office environment15:01The talk closes by questioning open-space office design for introverts and calling for a balance of spaces.

