Define the goals of the test:
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
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
The collage feature in the app
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.
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
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.
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.
References:
Dubois, A., Purcell, K., & Horton, M. (n.d.). Usability Test Plan. Retrieved August 14 2018, from http://booksite.mkp.com/barnum/testingessentials/pdfs/BWB_test_plan.pdf