Imagine that you need to do some gardening work. You’re certain that you’ll need a lawnmower, but the type you use will be different if you’re mowing the MCG versus mowing your backyard. Similarly, when it comes to human-centred research, there are...
Moderating a usability test is a critical skill for all UXers. Whether you are a dedicated researcher or an interaction designer, the ability to gain feedback, with minimal bias, is critical to putting the ‘user’ in user experience. I find the practice of...
A Design Sprint checklist will help you to determine whether or not you should run a Design Sprint. At UX Australia 2016 Chris presented 5 steps to running a successful design sprint which included this checklist. A Design Sprint is a 4 or 5 day workshop that...
I recently had a great email exchange with a fellow UXer, Ron, a Senior User Experience Researcher at CA Technologies, about fitting Strategic research into Agile work environments. It was an insightful discussion for both of us and one that I thought would be great...
Rapid iterative concept workshops are a great way to explore new concepts and test ideas. This post follows on from ‘Research in Agile Environments’. Creating successful products in fast moving, competitive environments is a challenge facing many teams. How do you...
The increased adoption of the agile development process within the digital industry can presents a challenge for incorporating rigorous research as part of the design process, particularly in the way that we have traditionally approached research. This is due to the...
