04.04. Learn the methods for testing designs in front of users

Testing-based research methods are based on taking designs or pieces of information and confronting them with users to evaluate them, either our own designs or those of competitors for benchmarking.

01. Qualitative analysis of usability testing

We will often find ourselves in the situation of knowing the discourse and argumentation of our users when faced with certain designs or proposals.
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Usability Testing
Raluca Budiu
NN Group
Level Medium
01/10/17
Thinking Aloud: The #1 Usability Tool
Jakob Nielsen
NN Group
Level Beginner
15/01/12
A Practical Guide to Conducting Qualitative Usability Testing
Jane Morgan
Moz
Level Medium
10/08/15
Qualitative Usability Testing
User Interviews
User Interviews
Level Medium
Unknown

02. Tests according to competitor analysis

To properly evaluate our design it is necessary to know the minimum performance thresholds of the topic we are researching. Learn how to analyse the competition, extract their metrics with real users and compare them with yours.
7 Steps to Benchmark Your Product’s UX
Alita Joyce
NN Group
Level Beginner
13/09/20
Benchmarking UX: Tracking Metrics
Kate Moran
NN Group
Level Beginner
03/05/20
A comprehensive guide to UX Benchmarking: Longitudinal and Competitive
Christopher Ratcliff
UserZoom
Level Beginner
Unknown

03. Accessibility evaluation test of our designs

Evaluating accessibility in our designs is as important as any other metric. Learn how to evaluate your designs to know their inclusivity percentage and if the design is really focused on all types of users.
Accessible Design for Users With Disabilities
Jakob Nielsen
NN Group
Level Beginner
30/09/96
Understand the Social Needs for Accessibility in UX Design
Ruby Zheng
Interaction Design Foundation
Level Medium
02/21
Keyboard-Only Navigation for Improved Accessibility
Marieke McCloskey
NN Group
Level Beginner
06/04/14
Tips For Conducting Usability Studies With Participants With Disabilities
Peter McNally
Smashing Magazine
Level Medium
12/03/18
UX Checklist Series: Accessible Design
Denise Baginski
Seer Interactive
Level Beginner
24/02/20

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Listening methods are based on the use of interviews, reviewing feedback polls or analysing users' searches on the site to find out their intentions and desires.

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