Usability Testing and Prototyping Flashcards
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What is a prototype?
A design model that lets stakeholders interact with and explore usability aspects.
Why is prototyping valuable?
It allows early testing of ideas, helps refine design, and enables fast failure and learning.
What does the design process involve?
Searching a large space for acceptable designs and testing them iteratively.
What are low-fidelity prototypes?
Simple sketches or mockups that focus on layout and flow, not final visuals or interactions.
What are examples of low-fidelity prototyping methods?
Storyboarding, index cards, sketching, wireframing, and Wizard of Oz.
What is the Wizard of Oz method?
A prototype where a human simulates system responses without actual backend functionality.
What are high-fidelity prototypes?
Prototypes close to the final product in appearance and functionality.
What are examples of high-fidelity prototyping tools?
Arduino kits, software development kits, HTML/JS, Figma, Adobe XD, and more.
What is rapid prototyping?
Creating physical or digital prototypes quickly to evaluate concepts, often layer by layer.
What is horizontal prototyping?
Covers a wide range of system features with shallow functionality.
What is vertical prototyping?
Focuses deeply on a few features, often connected to actual data or backend.
What is a chauffeured prototype?
A walkthrough of a paper interface guided by the designer, used in early testing.
What are the benefits of callouts or annotations on wireframes?
They explain function and rationale of design elements.
What is usability testing?
A method to assess how easily users can use a system through observation and feedback.
How is usability testing conducted?
Participants complete tasks while providing behavioral and verbal feedback.
What is the goal of usability testing?
To gain real user insights into a system’s strengths and weaknesses.
Which UCD methods incorporate prototyping?
Star Lifecycle, Double Diamond, Design Thinking, Usability Engineering Lifecycle, Participatory Design.
How does prototyping support iterative design?
It allows constant refinement based on feedback from users.
What is participatory prototyping?
A collaborative approach where users help build or shape the prototype.
