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Writing use cases that capture edge cases and errorsA use case should explain how a person achieves a goal through a system, including what happens when the smooth path breaks down. Happy-path descriptions are…
How to Validate Personas with Real User DataPersonas are useful when they represent patterns found in research rather than assumptions created around an ideal customer. A well-validated persona helps…
The Benefits of a Centralized UCD Document RepositoryUser-Centered Design produces valuable evidence at every stage of a project: interview notes, personas, user roles, use cases, heuristic findings,…
A framework for prioritising UX improvements based on impactUX teams often collect more findings than they can address. A usability test may uncover confusing navigation, a persona workshop may reveal unmet needs, and…
How to Use Affinity Diagrams to Synthesize Research DataUser research often produces a messy mixture of interview notes, survey responses, usability observations, support tickets and analytics. An affinity diagram…
What to include in a usability test reportA usability test report turns observations from research sessions into evidence that a product team can act on. It should explain what was tested, who…
Tracking Usability Test Results Over Time for Longitudinal InsightsFor many Australian UX teams, a single round of usability testing feels like a snapshot of a moving subject. Users in Brisbane adapt to new banking apps,…
How to Facilitate a Collaborative Persona Workshop That Actually SticksPersona workshops are a chance to align product, design, research and business voices around the people they actually serve. When run well, a single session…
Accessibility testing tools and their role in user-centered designUser-centered design (UCD) is fundamentally about removing friction between people and the products they rely on, and accessibility testing is one of the most…
Managing multiple personas in a complex product ecosystemComplex digital products rarely serve a single type of customer. A retail platform may support shoppers, store assistants, warehouse staff, franchise owners,…