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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.

Used in development phases:

Testing.

Related services:

User Interviews.

Human Factors.

RITE - Rapid Iteration.

Full-Service.

Featured

Highlight case studies and blog stories associated with Usability Testing.

Autodesk UX Partnership

Long term UX support

A long standing partnership providing UX expertise across multiple years and product lines.

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.

Stitcher Iterative Test & Design

The RITE Method for Internet Radio

Iteratively mining for the”A-ha!” moment, the key point where a user goes from casual to habitual.

Collections

Domain and method sample work that commonly utilize Usability Testing 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.

Health

Story

Healthcare innovation has never been more important

Healthcare innovation is essential in today's world, as demonstrated by the rapid virtual healthcare advancements due to COVID-19. EchoUser's involvement in healthcare projects with companies like Akili Interactive, Varian Medical Systems, and iRhythm emphasizes the importance of human-centered research and design, leading to improvements in patient care, treatment accessibility, and overall experience.

August 6, 2020

Story

The Blood Draw Experience

As an experienced professional in the field of User Experience, I genuinely appreciate Quest Diagnostics' meticulous execution of their digital interface for blood draw services, skillfully integrating elements such as online appointment scheduling, reminders, and onsite check-ins.

July 19, 2023

Notable value:

Empathy

Our core essence. Act with integrity, respect, and self awareness. Have this for our clients, our work, each other, and ourselves.

Case

Varian TrueBeam: Human Factors Benchmarking

Standardizing Varian FDA Testing

VarianHuman Factors. Usability Testing.

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.