An evaluative method to observe a user’s task-based experience with a digital applications
- Usability testing identifies frustrating and confusing parts of an interface so that they can be fixed and retested prior to launch.
- It typically employs Think-aloud Protocol, detecting problems by observing instances where the user:
- Understands the task but can’t complete it within a reasonable amount of time
- Understands the goal, but has to try different approaches to complete the task
- Gives up or resigns from the process
- Completes a task, but not the specified task
- Expresses surprise or delight
- Expresses frustration, confusion, or blames themselves for not being able to complete the task
- Asserts that something is wrong ...