HCD Pilot Testing - lecture

1. Pilot Testing
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING

2. What is a Pilot Test?
A Pilot is a longer-term
test of your solution and
a critical step before
going to market.
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3. HCD / PILOT TESTING
Pilot Test consists of:
Clear goals
Chosen testing group
On-boarding plan
Timing
Feedback collection
Addressing outcomes
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4. Why should I do Pilot
Testing and what are the
benefits?
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING

5. Tests validity
Insight into true project
scope
Know the readiness of
your solution
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Provides practice
Helps you test timing
Ensures reliability
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6. What steps do you need
to take to conduct a
successful Pilot Test?
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING

7. HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING
Hold kickoff, define scope
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Gather Pilot information: testers,
locations, deiverables, etc.
Conduct Pilot, measure success

8. HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING
Hold kickoff, define scope
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•Involve all stakeholders and team members
•Define scope, and how you'll measure success
•And finally set your pilot timeline

9. HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING
Gather all Pilot information
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•Source hardware, so"ware, permits, etc.
•Decide on appropriate environment
•Secure your select group of testers

10. HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING
Conduct Pilot, measure success
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•Communicate throughout
•Monitor and evaluate
•Compile data
•Address challenges

11. Examples of Pilots
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN / PILOT TESTING

12. With the People:
Introducing
pilot.georgia.gov
HCD / PILOT TESTING

13. Lessons from a
pilot learning
program
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14. IDEO.org:
Prepping for
Pilot
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