{"id":17956,"date":"2019-08-07T12:56:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T11:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marvel7077.wpengine.com\/?p=17956"},"modified":"2022-06-01T08:14:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T07:14:03","slug":"handy-user-experience-testing-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/blog\/handy-user-experience-testing-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"A Handy User Experience Testing Checklist for Fast Paced Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> {\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n  \"headline\": \"\n            A Handy User Experience Testing Checklist for Fast Paced Designers | Marvel Blog - Marvel Blog        \",\n  \"about\": [\n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"Testing\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Test_method\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"user experience\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/User_experience\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"User\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/User_(computing)\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"designer\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Designer\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"Experience\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Experience\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"design\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Design\"}\n  ],\n  \"mentions\": [\n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"usability testing\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Usability_testing\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"software\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Software_development\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"tests\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Product_testing\"}, \n    {\"@type\": \"Thing\",\"name\": \"brief\",\"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Letter_(message)\"}\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">With <a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"href=\"https:\/\/ballparkhq.com\/?utm_campaign=Ballpark%20SEO&amp;utm_source=marvelblog\" title=\"usability testing\">usability testing<\/a> software on the rise, there is no reason why a designer can not run user tests quickly and effectively when needed. With the introduction of our own <a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"href=\"https:\/\/ballparkhq.com\/?utm_campaign=Ballpark%20SEO&utm_source=marvelblog\">ux testing software<\/a>, we\u2019re on a mission to create the resources you need to run user testing sessions which help you validate ideas, including this user experience testing checklist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">This user experience testing checklist is a brief run down of the steps you need to take when preparing for and running <a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"href=\"https:\/\/ballparkhq.com\/?utm_campaign=Ballpark%20SEO&amp;utm_source=marvelblog\" title=\"usability testing\">usability testing<\/a> sessions. We\u2019ve broken the process down into 8 simple steps. It\u2019s just a little something to carry with you and tick through as you go and ultimately help you prepare, carry out and even analyse your user tests.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-xl marginBottom-l c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5 breakPointM-lineHeight-xxl breakPointM-fontSize-xxl\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">The User Experience Testing Checklist<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Set Goals<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">You have your prototype ready, what is it that you want the end user to achieve? Define the goal clearly, this will help you measure success and analyse results in the long run.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Choose your Method<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">There are plenty of user testing methodologies to choose from that\u2019ll serve your unique needs. Whether you want to save cost and resources with unmoderated user testing, or are striving to get the most qualitative and quantitative results with moderated testing. Explore the methodologies that make sense to you.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s list list--unordered marginBottom-l lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">\n<li>Moderated<\/li>\n<li>Unmoderated<\/li>\n<li>Remote<\/li>\n<li>Guerrilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Define User Personas<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">You\u2019ve probably done this already, they might be sitting with your marketing or product team. If not, don\u2019t panic - quickly break down the following information for the end-user you\u2019re targeting:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s list list--unordered marginBottom-l lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">\n<li>Demographics<\/li>\n<li>Goals<\/li>\n<li>Motivations<\/li>\n<li>Pain Points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Recruit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">There\u2019s a theory you only need five participants, but you call the shots. Pick the number of participants you need and then choose a tool or make use of your research team to source participants. There are speedy participant recruitment tool like TestingTime or even Craigslist.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Create Scenarios<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">You know what it is you want your users to achieve in the test, but you can\u2019t tell them the play by play - they need to get there on their own. So, create scenarios which will give your user the task you need.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s list list--unordered marginBottom-l lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">\n<li>Create closed-ended tasks around specific features<\/li>\n<li>Create open-ended tasks to help you test app\/website impact, like satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Rehearse<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">Before you dive into any user test, ensure you run through it internally with a colleague. Some things you\u2019ll need to prepare:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s list list--unordered marginBottom-l lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">\n<li>Script<\/li>\n<li>Open Questions<\/li>\n<li>Closed Questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Record<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">Make sure you\u2019ve set up a method to record your observations, if you\u2019re using <a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"href=\"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/blog\/the-importance-user-testing\/\">usability testing<\/a> software it might already do this for you. Otherwise, you may have to do it manually.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Analyse<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">As you\u2019ve set clear goals, you\u2019ll know exactly how to measure success, be sure to analyse goal completion, responses and your visual observations in their body language to give you a rounded and strong data set.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Remember this is just a handy user experience testing checklist to cross off as you go.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">If you\u2019re looking for more detailed descriptions on carrying out usability testing check out our blog for more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginBottom-m paddingBottom-s c-slate lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\"><em>Want to hear more about UX testing and the benefits of user research? Sign up to our <a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Z8cTLY\">dedicated user testing newsletter<\/a> and receive articles, ebooks and webinar invitations on the topic.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s marginTop-l marginBottom-m c-black lineHeight-xl fontSize-xl fontWeight-5\">Further reading:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pageWrap pageWrap--s list list--unordered marginBottom-l lineHeight-l fontSize-l fontWeight-3 breakPointM-fontSize-xl breakPointM-lineHeight-xl\">\n<li class=\"LinkSuggestion__LinkSuggestionWrapper-sc-1mdih4x-0 bRwwZe\"><a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 dcwLhi\" href=\"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/blog\/how-to-test-ux-design-early-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Test UX Design Early On In Your Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"LinkSuggestion__LinkSuggestionWrapper-sc-1mdih4x-0 bRwwZe\"><a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 dcwLhi\" href=\"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/blog\/user-testing-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">User Testing for Designers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"LinkSuggestion__LinkSuggestionWrapper-sc-1mdih4x-0 bRwwZe\"><a class=\"link link--blue fontWeight-4\"class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 dcwLhi\" href=\"https:\/\/marvelapp.com\/blog\/run-remote-usability-tests-using-marvel-zoom-google-hangouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to run remote usability tests using Marvel + Zoom or Google Hangouts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With usability testing software on the rise, there is no reason why a designer can not run user tests quickly and effectively when needed. 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