A comprehensive list of todos when attacking the great big challenge of usability testing.
Originally created for MobileIgniter and uploaded to their account in 2016, but all content was created by me.
Usability Testing Basics: What's it All About? at Web SIG ClevelandCarol Smith
Presented to Web SIG Cleveland on May 21, 2011 at Notre Dame College in South Euclid (Cleveland), Ohio.
Learn all you need to get started:
- Where you can conduct studies (does it have to be in a lab?)
- Types of studies (RITE, think aloud, etc.)
- Tips for recruiting participants
- Tips for Interacting with participants without biasing the study
- Preparing for the study (materials needed, forms, etc.)
- Guidance for analyzing the study
Learn how to use prototyping and usability testing as a means to validate proposed functionality and designs before you invest in development. SOMETIMES there is a huge disconnect between the people who make a product and the people who use it. Usability testing is vital to uncovering the areas where these disconnects happen. In this symposium you will learn the steps to conduct a successful usability test. This includes tips and real life examples on how to plan the tests, recruit users, facilitate the sessions, analyze the data, and communicate the results.
Usability Testing Basics: What's it All About? at Web SIG ClevelandCarol Smith
Presented to Web SIG Cleveland on May 21, 2011 at Notre Dame College in South Euclid (Cleveland), Ohio.
Learn all you need to get started:
- Where you can conduct studies (does it have to be in a lab?)
- Types of studies (RITE, think aloud, etc.)
- Tips for recruiting participants
- Tips for Interacting with participants without biasing the study
- Preparing for the study (materials needed, forms, etc.)
- Guidance for analyzing the study
Learn how to use prototyping and usability testing as a means to validate proposed functionality and designs before you invest in development. SOMETIMES there is a huge disconnect between the people who make a product and the people who use it. Usability testing is vital to uncovering the areas where these disconnects happen. In this symposium you will learn the steps to conduct a successful usability test. This includes tips and real life examples on how to plan the tests, recruit users, facilitate the sessions, analyze the data, and communicate the results.
On June 25, TryMyUI hosted a webinar with speaker Ritvij Gautam on collaborative UX analysis. This is the slide deck from that webinar.
Full recording of the webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g05rGMnmYs
Usability is how successfully and satisfactorily a person uses a product, document, website, or app to achieve goals effectively & efficiently. Good usability is measured by these factors: memorability, efficiency, errors, learnability, and satisfaction.
Exploratory Testing - concept and ideas for SpiraTestAdam Sandman
This presentation by Simon Bor of Inflectra outlined a new concept for exploratory and session-based testing to be added to SpiraTest, the award-winning test management system from Inflectra.
Chapter 9: Evaluation techniques
from
Dix, Finlay, Abowd and Beale (2004).
Human-Computer Interaction, third edition.
Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-239864-8.
http://www.hcibook.com/e3/
Mobile application use has grown exponentially. Testing mobile experiences brings additional challenges and opportunities because the context-of-use is not a static location like a workplace, but instead wherever a user happens to be with his or her phone. Field studies are useful because they help researchers collect more naturalistic data since they observe users in their context-of-us instead of a lab.
In this course you will learn:
The variety of methods and tools for field testing mobile experiences, and the pros / cons of each
How to develop a research plan for mobile field testing
Recruitment strategies for field testing
How to moderate a field test and record participants’ behaviors
You will learn by doing an actual field study of a mobile application near the conference location.
Creating Test Scenarios Demystified_ Your Ultimate How-To Guide.pdfkalichargn70th171
In the vast landscape of an application, each feature is like a landmark. The goal is to make sure we visit each of these landmarks to ensure they are as expected. That’s where the test scenarios come in. They provide a high-level view, a roadmap of all the features (landmarks) that need to be tested. Each test scenario can be thought of as a potential route that a user might take through the software or application. This makes them an invaluable tool for ensuring all functionalities are checked and validated.
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On June 25, TryMyUI hosted a webinar with speaker Ritvij Gautam on collaborative UX analysis. This is the slide deck from that webinar.
Full recording of the webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g05rGMnmYs
Usability is how successfully and satisfactorily a person uses a product, document, website, or app to achieve goals effectively & efficiently. Good usability is measured by these factors: memorability, efficiency, errors, learnability, and satisfaction.
Exploratory Testing - concept and ideas for SpiraTestAdam Sandman
This presentation by Simon Bor of Inflectra outlined a new concept for exploratory and session-based testing to be added to SpiraTest, the award-winning test management system from Inflectra.
Chapter 9: Evaluation techniques
from
Dix, Finlay, Abowd and Beale (2004).
Human-Computer Interaction, third edition.
Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-239864-8.
http://www.hcibook.com/e3/
Mobile application use has grown exponentially. Testing mobile experiences brings additional challenges and opportunities because the context-of-use is not a static location like a workplace, but instead wherever a user happens to be with his or her phone. Field studies are useful because they help researchers collect more naturalistic data since they observe users in their context-of-us instead of a lab.
In this course you will learn:
The variety of methods and tools for field testing mobile experiences, and the pros / cons of each
How to develop a research plan for mobile field testing
Recruitment strategies for field testing
How to moderate a field test and record participants’ behaviors
You will learn by doing an actual field study of a mobile application near the conference location.
Creating Test Scenarios Demystified_ Your Ultimate How-To Guide.pdfkalichargn70th171
In the vast landscape of an application, each feature is like a landmark. The goal is to make sure we visit each of these landmarks to ensure they are as expected. That’s where the test scenarios come in. They provide a high-level view, a roadmap of all the features (landmarks) that need to be tested. Each test scenario can be thought of as a potential route that a user might take through the software or application. This makes them an invaluable tool for ensuring all functionalities are checked and validated.
Expert Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Drafting ServicesResDraft
Whether you’re looking to create a guest house, a rental unit, or a private retreat, our experienced team will design a space that complements your existing home and maximizes your investment. We provide personalized, comprehensive expert accessory dwelling unit (ADU)drafting solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring a seamless process from concept to completion.
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You could be a professional graphic designer and still make mistakes. There is always the possibility of human error. On the other hand if you’re not a designer, the chances of making some common graphic design mistakes are even higher. Because you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s where this blog comes in. To make your job easier and help you create better designs, we have put together a list of common graphic design mistakes that you need to avoid.
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Through an exploration of brand psychology and consumer behavior, this study sheds light on the intricate ways in which effective branding strategies, strategic social media engagement, and user-centric website design contribute to altering consumers' perceptions. We delve into the principles that underlie successful brand transformations, examining how visual identity, messaging, and storytelling can captivate and resonate with target audiences.
Methodologically, this research employs a comprehensive approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. Real-world case studies illustrate the impact of branding, social media campaigns, and website redesigns on consumer perception, sales figures, and profitability. We assess the various metrics, including brand awareness, customer engagement, conversion rates, and revenue growth, to measure the effectiveness of these strategies.
The results underscore the pivotal role of cohesive branding, social media influence, and website usability in shaping positive brand perceptions, influencing consumer decisions, and ultimately bolstering sales and profitability. This paper provides actionable insights and strategic recommendations for businesses seeking to leverage branding, social media, and website design as potent tools to enhance their market position and financial success.
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3. UXLAB @ MOBILEIGNITER’S USABILITY RESEARCH CHECKLIST
GATHER RESOURCES
Testing Room
Recording Devices
Testing Device(s)
Facilitator(s)
Stakeholders
Consent Forms
Video Release Forms
NDA Forms
5. UXLAB @ MOBILEIGNITER’S USABILITY RESEARCH CHECKLIST
DESIGN THE STUDY
Pick your testing methodology
Discover your target
demographic (Personas)
Decide which features to test
Develop tasks to isolate
interactions
Create hypotheses for each task
Determine appropriate
incentives for participants
Prepare briefing and debriefing
procedures
6. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
FOR THINGS TO RUN
SMOOTHLY
PREPARE THE STUDY
7. UXLAB @ MOBILEIGNITER’S USABILITY RESEARCH CHECKLIST
PREPARE THE STUDY
Develop instructions for
facilitators
Pilot test your scenarios and
methodology
Prepare any help guides or other
print material participants might
need
Set up test accounts
Acquire incentives for
participants
9. UXLAB @ MOBILEIGNITER’S USABILITY RESEARCH CHECKLIST
GATHER PARTICIPANTS
Develop a participant screener
Solicit applications
Set up time slots that screened
participants can sign up for
Get participants to sign up
Confirm their sign up once they
have chosen a slot
Remind them at least 24 hours
prior to their session
11. UXLAB @ MOBILEIGNITER’S USABILITY RESEARCH CHECKLIST
RUN STUDY SESSIONS
Prepare waiting area (if needed)
Disable all notifications/
distractions on testing device
Make sure testing device is reset
to a common state
Make sure participants can find
you (address, directions,
parking, etc)
Make sure to get all forms
signed by every participant
before each session
Provide refreshments
Record and/or simulcast every
session
Brief and debrief each
participant
13. UXLAB @ MOBILEIGNITER’S USABILITY RESEARCH CHECKLIST
ANALYZE RESULTS
Measure task completion
percentage (per user and per
task)
Measure task duration (average,
median)
Analyze demographic
information
Analyze results of any
standardized (briefing,
debriefing) questions
Watch every recorded session to
take notes, gather quotes, and
identify trends
Synthesize notes, quotes,
statistics, and your intuition into
a detailed analysis of the
experiment
Provide actionable
recommendations on how to
improve product usability
15. UXLAB @ MOBILEIGNITER’S USABILITY RESEARCH CHECKLIST
AFTERWARD
Prepare a report to stakeholders
that covers study design,
methodology, setup, testing
procedure, results, and analysis
Include an executive summary
that only covers the high-level
details
Work with the product/
development team to prioritize
findings and recommendations
Anonymize/clean any sensitive
data for release as a blog post or
white paper
Write and release the blog post
or white paper
