University of New Hampshire, Department of Computer Science

Information Technology 502
, Intermediate Web Design

Spring 2024

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Introduction

What is Usability testing??

An Image of a man testing a website courtesy of Unsplash.
An Image of a man testing a website courtesy of Unsplash

Usability testing is a crucial aspect of user-centered design,focusing on evaluating a product by testing it with representative users. It helps uncover usability issues,understand user behavior,and gather feedback for iterative improvments. If you prioitize user experience and feedback, companies can enhance customer satisfaction, engagment and business success.


Generic usability photo
A image of what usability testing is. courtesy of Hotjar

In the image above, A women is recording what a user is experiencing with the product


Basic Ideas

The basic ideas of usability testing is to gain information from an outside source to build and develop a product that is easy to use and not over engineered for its design

This will be explained later on in this tutorial.


When can I use usability testing?

In the general space of projects whether it is a website for a cookie shop or an advanced rendering software. You can use usability testing for any application. The main goal of this tutorial is to get familiarized with the system of how to conduct proper usability testing. I will dive into the when and what later on within this tutorial.