Usability testing in the wild and on the cheap

In this session, we will observe simple, low-cost, high-speed user testing of Drupal sites. You will learn:

• Usability testing doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive
• How to encourage participants to think out loud
• Usability testing “in the wild” can be conducted by anyone
• How this is a great way catch problems that are no longer obvious to the development team, because they are too familiar

This session will be fun and participatory!

How it works

• The site will be projected for the audience to see
• Volunteer test participant will leave the room while hear what the typical goals are for the site visitor
• Test participants will be asked to complete a series of tasks while everyone observes
• After each usability test, everyone can briefly discuss what was learned

But … in order for this session to work, I need your help!

Volunteer your Drupal site for usability testing

I need 2-3 Drupal sites that we can usability test during the session? If yes, please contact me privately so we can discuss site goals/tasks.

Volunteer yourself as a test participant

I will need volunteer test participants in this session. Test participants will be selected at random from audience members (though if you’re interested in volunteering, let me know!)