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Software DevelopmentIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Situated Research is a software development firm based in Naperville, Illinois, focused on enhancing how users interact with technology. The company pursues a situated approach to understanding cognitive and social interactions by studying the environments where end-users engage with software, aiming to improve user experience across learning technologies, usable interfaces, interactive websites, and immersive games. By connecting organizations with end-user needs, Situated Research seeks to help designers anticipate user goals and reduce errors in the design process. The business targets organizations seeking to improve engagement and effectiveness of their digital products, prioritizing insights gathered from real-world use rather than conventional testing. Operating within the software and user experience space, the firm emphasizes observational methods that capture authentic user behavior in natural contexts. The company was founded by Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Sharritt and operates from the Naperville area in Illinois, with a focus on delivering practical, user-centered design insights.