Test

• Testing Phase Fundamentals

  • Core Purpose

    • “Test prototypes to understand user experience”
    • Cycles with prototyping phase
    • Uncover usability issues/pain points

  • Testing Plan Elements

    • Who Tests

      Early: Friends/colleagues Later: “Real users matching personas”

    • Test Types & Data Collection

      Observations Interviews System/prototype data Must be inclusive/accessible

    • When/Where

      In-person or virtual “Balance needs with business requirements”

    • Key Goals

      Validate design decisions Find usability issues Test information architecture Verify user needs met

  • Testing Process

    • Start with lo-fi prototype
    • Move to hi-fi testing
    • Iterate based on feedback
    • “Refine until problem is solved”

  • Final Steps

    • Finalize prototype
    • Hand off to developers
    • Convert design to product