#testing3

Testing:

I had tested on participants using the updated prototype that I made. Unlike last time, I was lucky that the phone version of the prototype was able to work for all of the session, which gave a more accurate physical experience.

Again, I tried not to lead the user or direct them too much, as the task sheet outlined the tasks, and the hotspots also showed the user what to click on to advance. I did notice that some users kept tapping on parts of the screen where it was not meant to be clicked on (even though hotspots told them otherwise). There was also a participant that kept tapping on the screen to see the hotspot, instead of thinking about where to tap.

I think that instead of using the same people to test, I’d try to aim to find new people. However this will largely depend on time, and what software I’d be using for prototyping.

I tried to emulate some scenarios of ways for actual users using the app. For example, I got a participant to walk while using the app, I got some to talk to the phone as if it were recording what they were saying.

Raw Data:

Define the goals of the test:

Hypothesis

Add entry – the interactions and the layout between switching.

Hypothesis: Having the format toolbar on the same screen as where the keyboard is will be less cumbersome to users compared to having it on a separate plane.

Collage – Features – microphone, collage feature, image search

Hypothesis: Adding a microphone feature will prompt for different ways for data input.

Adding a collage and image feature will also prompt an interesting way to collect users’ data.

Stats – Adding a way for users to track what they want on the graph

Hypothesis: Users can draw conclusions (on their own) from the graph.

Personalisation – Adding a way for users to change the colour and the fonts of the app

Hypothesis: Users will feel that the personalisation in this app is accounted for.

Syncing Account – Showing the process of syncing

Hypothesis: Giving a more realistic version of what it’s like to sync accounts

Concerns

The prototype not being real enough – lacking in animations

Participants knowing about the hotspot from the software – using this as a way to lead them through the prototype instead of just tapping through the prototype

Areas of Interest

The font toolbar

The microphone feature

The collage feature in the app

Purpose

Getting thoughts on the new features

Getting thoughts on ‘improved’ features

Determine format and setting of study:

Face-to-face and in-house at university – in a lab setting. It will also be moderated by me, as it will provide me with richer design interests. I would also be able to interject and ask questions and prompt comments from participants. Because this is an in-person test, the interaction feels more personable, and I am able to detect cues such as body language and facial expressions.

Number of users:

Nielsen recommends 2-5, and I will aim to get 5 people.

Recruit the right participants:

My target audience involves:

People that primarily use print journals and planners

People that are tech savvy

People that are aged between 18-25 years old

Tasks:

Specific tasks – although there is a specific task and flow, I am able to also learn how people discover and explore information by watching them in-person and hearing their comments.

Collecting metrics:

To collect data to analyse, other than writing notes on the participants’ actions, I also plan to have a post-evaluation survey which will ask users about their thoughts and how likely they would use the app over their current diary. I will ask participants specific questions about icons, or what they think would happen if they tapped on something else. I will also encourage the participants to make comments or suggestions whenever they felt appropriate.

Usability questions adapted from Dubois, Purcell & Horton.

Prototype Version 3

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Ground round bresaola chuck, sausage rump short loin biltong meatloaf kielbasa landjaeger.

Kielbasa venison frankfurter jowl short loin flank.

Pork chop landjaeger kevin, ribeye kielbasa tail picanha porchetta pork loin pork belly leberkas jerky.

Tri-tip rump meatloaf beef ribs bacon, short ribs salami jerky leberkas pastrami shank.

Sirloin rump turducken capicola meatball, jowl pancetta short ribs corned beef. Cupim boudin pork loin t-bone ribeye biltong fatback meatball.

Kevin shoulder spare ribs beef ribs chuck alcatra.

Cow cupim shoulder ribeye, hamburger strip steak tenderloin porchetta brisket bacon pork belly picanha tri-tip sirloin meatball.

Jowl leberkas short loin, short ribs cupim bresaola meatloaf.

Landjaeger beef ribs hamburger ham hock swine, cupim meatloaf kevin drumstick bresaola brisket filet mignon strip steak short ribs.

Picanha alcatra landjaeger prosciutto capicola.

Shank corned beef jowl ham pig, prosciutto bresaola ribeye beef.

Fatback sausage landjaeger shankle cupim, beef chuck leberkas kevin prosciutto salami tail frankfurter turducken. Jowl corned beef boudin tongue meatball turkey leberkas pork loin turducken ham jerky.

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