{"id":31117,"date":"2021-07-28T05:10:42","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T12:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/?p=31117"},"modified":"2021-07-28T05:13:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T12:13:47","slug":"user-testing-prototypes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/user-testing-prototypes\/","title":{"rendered":"4 tips for User Testing Your Prototype"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Git-for-Designers\uf00a-copy-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Tips for Prototype user testing\" class=\"wp-image-31118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Git-for-Designers\uf00a-copy-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Git-for-Designers\uf00a-copy-600x300.png 600w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Git-for-Designers\uf00a-copy-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Git-for-Designers\uf00a-copy.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the best ideas can\u2019t guarantee success. No matter how certain you are about a new concept, the only way to create a good product is by getting real feedback and building upon it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why building a prototype and going forward with testing it should be essential regardless of the scale of your project. It\u2019s one of the foundation stones of the whole cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may seem intimidating at first, but as you dive into the process, you\u2019ll soon discover how intuitive it is and that by being thorough you can save resources in the long run and make your launch as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our tips that will help you make the most out of your user testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-start-testing-early\">1. Start testing early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re waiting on your product to be complete, you\u2019re missing out on valuable insights. Of course, you can\u2019t exactly start<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playbookux.com\/\"> user testing<\/a> the day you land on a decent idea, but you shouldn\u2019t hold back until you\u2019re ready for launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/TMep23bxQf7Q0tgma32iu-dreVtmmjRtqeJSQtYJqK_YjpulMf3WWhcGOtkYeqEsVhw__DwhJGGbrmIQvfyKPNuBATNw9pqSirap0ybdwIMtpfC9-6D5VEjhynK4vL6HAFIiyLz6\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you can\u2019t cover every detail, by gathering early insights you can start correcting issues and removing problems from the get-go. You should always have in mind that you\u2019re not designing for yourself, so the users should help you discover issues before it gets too time-consuming to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you\u2019re aware of what your prototype can do in each phase, every failure will serve as a lesson to improve the next version. This also makes it cheaper, in the long run, saving you fixes that would come after the launch and take more time to solve. Usually, you can split your phases in a way that will help you set expectations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/c6BcbvAvgHzju-7pAx33XA37KyTo0T3BvEU0xOCKTCNiT2KO1TysXxKbAl6TBKvPMDYZYIdfgjfygFlSRA5cbBFUSedxMi5lsWzWnaJW1iWpx3qIxfahRwioAOvO9vBthNUcffc8\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wireframes and sketches \u2013 provide you with minimal insights, as they can be as simple as one-page setups. They won\u2019t get you far with the overall picture, but they can form basic expectations from the users, how they understand the concept and what would be their next steps.<\/li><li>Low to medium-fidelity prototype \u2013 with these you can already start gathering basic insights about UI interaction, the ways in which the users move forward if they understand the content, is there something distracting, etc. This step helps you form a strong foundation for later on.<\/li><li>High fidelity prototype \u2013 while technically not a complete product, in this phase you can start grasping all of the users\u2019 issues and the ways they interact with most of the elements. By now you should know if you\u2019re ready to proceed to build the final product and if you managed to solve the issue you set out to respond to.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have time to go through the whole process or building a high-fidelity prototype with all the interactions is just too time-consuming, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/merge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build prototypes with fully interactive code components<\/a> instead. Coming straight from your developers&#8217; libraries, UI code components can help you speed the design process 10 times.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/zrPLZW0dcgicajrndivbwUvvEGiqORInhngNSWHfTFwNpSGTIwky3LPN2mc0uLVf1PnL8z7prPqz8RRx8ALt_JLUfQlbpKl167wYwISaLkPs78oQ5RTH6kMPmOPKDaLNfHaMpGtB\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-map-out-your-tasks\">2. Map out your tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Every testing session should have a clear goal. Of course, you\u2019re after all the insights you can get, but you should have an actionable plan in place to help you be efficient and solve as many issues as possible.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/lYo6ICoxl0ZXFwEOYgKMBm-hCr_4r3p0KnCQu2ptzly-KHi2c1SEtoUEgum8rhRFFXc_Sgn7eEC09aWORe54-74knCoMjuwzpXaPdLFTbqe0jj0cf0sNcaWiXQd0tadlqIjI-0N_\" width=\"602\" height=\"241\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common mistakes when providing tasks for your test users is going too broad with a lot of vague questions, which can leave you with a lot of &#8220;It\u2019s fine, I guess&#8221; answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aim for getting an answer about specific experiences through actionable steps that are simple to track and gather insights from. Instead of pointless subjects such as \u201edoes everything work\u201c (spoiler alert: it doesn\u2019t, it\u2019s a prototype), go for something that will provide you with clear next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, limit each session based on the aspects of the product you want to get more information about and sort them by priority. Then you should explain to your testers what is expected of them, for example, &#8220;go through the interface and find the option to<a href=\"https:\/\/clipchamp.com\/en\/video-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> edit a video<\/a>&#8221; or &#8220;navigate to the checkout page&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these should also have goals to be achieved, either as a desired step-by-step process or the time needed, but users don\u2019t need to have the information for the test to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that usability is key when testing prototypes, so don\u2019t overdo it with design and any additional data that may take away from the point and overwhelm the users in this phase. To make a test clear, simple, and reliable, try to go for maximum interactivity in a prototype, without too much hand-holding and explaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-pick-the-right-users\">3. Pick the right users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re starting the testing process, you don\u2019t have to make the audience take a<a href=\"https:\/\/devskiller.com\/talentboost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> technical skills assessment<\/a> before you show them the prototype, but you do need to make sure that you have a relevant pool of testers.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-fTgojDxOZb8cms48cBpv-AqOdLr6QderhY-NFwn8H6_HdHIn3sA0Wnc5Urm4LKcIz4FC5PQhzH2dt0IqS_HOzuz5NytfX2ItzjXhZiHe00QOV73eDp5kJwtNMF3dpOUYrTBFYzM\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representative users are those who you actually see as user personas that will (hopefully) use the product when you launch it. If you\u2019re, for example, building a cooking app, it would be a good idea to have users that cook at home at least three or four times a week. Of course, not every person should be exactly the same \u2013 you should have a mix that will allow you to notice different issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be tough finding the right group to test your prototype and that\u2019s one of the reasons some teams skip testing altogether, but it\u2019s always worth it in the end. You should always go for quality over quantity, as it\u2019s most important to have relevant users with a fresh perspective. You may actually learn a lot with just under ten people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The need to have fresh eyes on the product is also why you should avoid your family and friends. Even though they want to help, it\u2019s hard for them to have the same approach as real people who have no previous knowledge of the product. It would also be a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturely.com\/contracts\/non-disclosure-agreement-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use an NDA<\/a> in this case, especially if you haven\u2019t announced your product yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you should keep in mind is the nature of the product and where the users will interact with it. This means that if you\u2019re working on an international product or service, you need testers from various markets, as they each have their own specifics. This also goes for devices \u2013 place the users in an environment that they would actually be in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the later phases of testing, you should also gather insights from internal stakeholders in order to have a clear overview of what\u2019s possible and what needs to be changed before launch. This includes people such as distributors that should already have experience with similar processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-do-multiple-iterations\">4. Do multiple iterations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You should always be ready to adjust. The testing process isn\u2019t always linear, so flexibility is key to achieve the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/zSaNMBHmrSm6guOMo4kXWCEr6SlK9nGwYLAQOc1tSdiTueBJtN5BV2KY20aFm68UTIz4CuqJmvNY5b6H-hAkAzPMsyVU7Dqs3r3OcLz0HYI7yFE4hjdjw2yyQ-61-23ujGaE5SsS\" width=\"602\" height=\"241\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you notice a feature is drawing focus away from the main functionalities of the product, you should be ready to change your direction as a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feedback loop also applies to the tasks you give your test audience \u2013 if you see something isn\u2019t working, you can improvise and switch up the questions to get the best insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users will also have their suggestions on how you could improve even if the task itself doesn\u2019t involve that. That\u2019s why your whole team should be involved in the process, ready to implement a new solution you didn\u2019t have in mind before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to avoid trying to solve every issue at once \u2013 your prototype should and will undergo multiple changes along the way so you should be patient and try fixing the biggest problems first. After that, do another test and see how the feedback changes. While you\u2019re going through the phases, keeping a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/database-backup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">database backup<\/a> will save you from having to roll back too far if something needs to be reverted to the starting position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XbL0n5GmYBaRuhC_1Lxya6rmY9yit7nFWxk8mgOCi6WseSGOcm26EDz9nbhOZtikDv91Ala3zoUPUuYgHiILq-dsDyvDfJ_7Y5DlfUkAjU-LLT7cT05pEADQm7qgUKkoiUcACXRd\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each new feature added should be followed by a new test. It may look excessive and you\u2019ll want to just bulk everything together, but going small will help you get more detailed insights, also saving the trouble of massive changes, which is especially important when it comes to design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-putting-everything-together\">Putting everything together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should aim to have eyes on your prototype as soon as possible. By introducing real people to the process, you will get a new perspective that will help you change and improve in unexpected directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and redesign. Involve your whole team and remember that the testing won\u2019t always go over smoothly, but through each step, you get to know your product better, which brings you that much closer to a seamless launch. Go through the <a href=\"https:\/\/airfocus.com\/guides\/prioritization\/why-prioritization-will-make-or-break-your-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prioritization process<\/a> and invest additional effort through the testing, keep perfecting your prototype with a feedback loop, and, before you know it, you\u2019ll have a product you can be proud of! But first things first \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up for a free trial<\/a> at UXPin to start building your prototypes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even the best ideas can\u2019t guarantee success. No matter how certain you are about a new concept, the only way to create a good product is by getting real feedback and building upon it. 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