Usability Testing Usability testing is an iterative process to determine the fit of the design for the proposed customer. This type of testing is typically performed in a laboratory where a customer interacts with some form of the product: vision prototype, design mock-up, simulation, or product. The testing may also be performed in various geographical regions. Usability testing should be part of a usability process so that show stoppers do not appear near to the ship date. Instead, usability testing should occur throughout the product life cycle. Get Trained! Key benefits Determine the fit of the design Uncover terminology problems Task scenarios are played against the feature set for robustness of the design Uncover the largest problems How it works Determine goals for the usability testing Screen and recruit users who fit the customer profile Prepare task scenario to test critical features of product Gather product representation (prototype, design, or product) Collect data Analyze qualitative data Provide issues and design recommendations To Our Approach Design Technologies Portland, OR Copyright © 2008 by Design Technologies