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Transcript
ROCK’EM SOCK’EM USABILITY
Today’s Contenders
In This Corner... (Actually a really nice person)
In the opposite corner... (Rarely looks this angry IRL)
In the ring... Round 1
None
vs.
vs.
vs.
None
Architecture of Words Labels Motion Meaning UNDERSTANDING
“Our expertise with categories and connections will come in handy,
but we must also dig deep into culture and cognition.” Sweet spot!
On the ropes... Round 2
Hang up the gloves Let’s Talk!
“Expert Assumptions” - to test later Running out of $
Running out of Time Cut Testing & Launch Anyway Cycle Of Mediocrity Amaze-balls Work Embarrassingly Crap Work
Testing… Testing... (Gloves back on)
Stages of Usability Testing 1. Foundation 2. Transition 3. Validation
FAILURE I coulda been an accountant
Why Fail? It means your testing is working.
Testing is a process, not an exercise.
Taste of victory Round 3
Outcomes
PRACTICAL OUTCOMES • Reduced costs (support, maintenance) • Save on
development and redevelopment costs • Data about user behaviour • Competitive advantage • Success metrics (time on task, completion rates) • Improved user satisfaction
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES • Know your users • Defend your work
• Define next steps/phases • Increased respect for the design process • Resolve and/or dilute internal conflicts • Resolve and/or dilute external conflicts
TKO! Happy User Happy Client Happy Team = Yay for
Championing the User!
Thanks!