EchoUser | UX Research & Design Agency

Design Review

Design reviews are expert and heuristic reviews to identify and prioritize design and usability issues.

They can identify immediate fixes, define near-term goals, and outline larger projects.

Used in development phases:

Design.

Related services:

Heuristic Evaluation.

Full-Service.

Featured

Highlight case studies and blog stories associated with Design Review.

FlashRay Full-Service UX

All-inclusive Partner

Applying a comprehensive user-centered design approach from research to high fidelity design to a highly complex, technical system.

Badland - Mobile Gaming Experience

Optimizing First-Time Play

Diving into the world of mobile gaming to identify what about first-time UX makes gamers come back for more.

Optimizing Nordeus Player Experience

Gaming Heuristics & Usability

Customized heuristics and usability testing to enhance the gaming experience.

Collections

Domain and method sample work that commonly utilize Design Review service.

Enterprise

Global companies need UX that can harness sophistication & depth.

Case

FlashRay Full-Service UX

All-inclusive Partner

NetAppBranding. Design Review. Full-Service.

Story

The Power of a Simple Usability Test

From skeptic to advocate: my career in UX research shows how usability testing evolved into a vital tool for improving user experiences and making impactful design decisions based on real user feedback.

April 15, 2024

Common service:

Full-Service

A comprehensive user-centered design philosophy and process across every stage of product development.

Craft a deep understanding of the user, context, and interaction design with the product and service.

Case

Autodesk UX Partnership

Long term UX support

AutodeskDiary Studies. Full-Service. Surveys.

Notable value:

Harness Ambiguity

Take energy from the new challenges we face every day. Be nimble and engaged in navigating uncertainty.

Story

3 Things to Consider When Taking On an Enterprise Design Project

Designing for enterprise requires focus on impact, certainty, and user expertise. Consider whether the app is sovereign or transient, as it affects design. Enterprise users are experts needing high data density and customizable UIs. Minimize extra steps to make the app more efficient and user-centric. Design for confidence in these complex systems.

July 13, 2017

Common service:

Usability Testing

Usability test a product early to quickly validate ideas, and test later to establish benchmarks. Continuously probe uncertainty throughout the process.

This applies to any development format: paper, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and live products.

Story

Enterprise Software and Nielsen's Heuristics

User-centered design often takes a backseat in enterprise software, resulting in less-than-stellar user experiences. While Jakob Nielsen's heuristics can enhance enterprise applications, they require an organizational shift to prioritize the user experience, ultimately leading to a more engaging and efficient workplace.

January 24, 2012

Full-Service

The UX as a Service EchoUser partner philosophy.

Case

Autodesk UX Partnership

Long term UX support

AutodeskDiary Studies. Full-Service. Surveys.

Case

FlashRay Full-Service UX

All-inclusive Partner

NetAppBranding. Design Review. Full-Service.

Common service:

Full-Service

A comprehensive user-centered design philosophy and process across every stage of product development.

Craft a deep understanding of the user, context, and interaction design with the product and service.

Story

EchoUser's Client-Partner Philosophy—An Overview

At EchoUser, our "Client-Partner" philosophy is based on transparency, collaboration, and integrity. As a boutique firm, we prioritize direct client relationships, fostering trust, awareness, and empowerment to ensure successful engagements.

April 6, 2023

Notable value:

Love of Craft

Our foundation is the way we work. Love what you do, obsess on the how, and the outcomes will follow.

Case

Gooru Education Experiences

Full Service Design & Research

GooruConceptual Modeling. Contextual Inquiry. Full-Service.

Case

Drivescale Composable Infrastructure

Power and Flexibility through UX

DrivescaleConceptual Modeling. Full-Service. Interaction Design.