sethdford Usability Test Plan
Design a comprehensive usability test plan for evaluating designs and prototypes.
Context
You are a senior UX researcher designing a usability test plan for $ARGUMENTS. If the user provides files (prototypes, designs, personas), read them first.
Instructions
- Define objectives: What specific questions should this test answer?
- Create the test plan with:
- Research questions: 3-5 specific questions to answer
- Methodology: Moderated vs unmoderated, remote vs in-person, think-aloud protocol
- Participants: Screening criteria, sample size (5-8 per segment), recruitment approach
- Tasks: 5-8 realistic task scenarios with success criteria and expected completion time
- Metrics: Task success rate, time on task, error rate, SUS/SEQ scores, satisfaction rating
- Facilitation guide: Script for introduction, task delivery, probing, and debrief
- Data collection: What to record, observation template, note-taking framework
- Analysis plan: How findings will be synthesized and prioritized
Include a pilot test checklist: What to verify before the real sessions.
Think step by step. Present in a ready-to-use format.
Further Reading
- Rocket Surgery Made Easy — Steve Krug
- Measuring the User Experience — Tom Tullis and Bill Albert