Mixed method user research

Think-Aloud and Interview Style

Content and Copy Testing

Information Architecture

Quantitative Usability Testing

Other
Methodologies

Unmoderated Sessions

Participants are asked to complete a series of activities using their own devices in a natural setting. No moderator is present, so participants are able to naturally answer questions and solve problems.

Moderated Sessions

A moderator helps guide participants through a particular set of tasks or questions, probing deeper into the behaviors and pain points of the participant to yield more specific results.

Focus Groups

This conversational-style interview gathers 4+ participants, fostering spontaneous, free-flowing responses. Enlist our UX Consulting department for an additional cost to facilitate this engaging session.

A/B Testing

Using this type of testing allows you to compare and contrast two versions of an asset, such as a web page or elements of a web page, against each other.

Preference Testing

While being presented with two options at the same time, participants are asked to choose which of the options they prefer and to provide details on why they’ve made that selection.

5-Second Test

 This form of testing is used to understand the initial impressions, perceptions and takeaways that a user immediately has after interacting with a design – within the first 5 seconds.

First-Click Testing

While being prompted to complete a certain task, a participant’s first reaction or click is tracked and noted, alongside how long it takes to complete that given task.

Customer Research Surveys

Surveys and survey style questions are used to ask direct, pointed questions, and can be applied individually or in combination with other usability methods. They provide efficient and scalable data, offering quantitative insights for informed decision-making.

Net Promoter Scores (NPS)

An NPS helps  measure the likelihood of a customer recommending a brand. Participants use a scaling system to place themselves between 0 and 10, with ten being very likely to recommend a brand. This results in a net percentage score.

System Usability Scale (SUS)

Presented as a 10-part questionnaire, a SUS helps provide instant feedback on usability. Responses range from strongly agree to strongly disagree, with questions pointing to the overall customer experience and product usefulness.

Heuristic Analysis

Heuristic analyses are performed by one or more UX experts, where these experts assess the usability of an asset by comparing it to a standard set of industry benchmarks.

Diary Studies

These longitudinal studies, taking place between five days and a month, are aimed at understanding the behaviors and habits of users. The long term nature of these studies allows for deeper insights.

Competitive Analysis

Competitive analysis exposes the strengths and weaknesses of a competing brand and highlights the features that differentiate products from others in their industry.

Journey Mapping

This methodology is used to understand the path users take when going through processes, such as product discovery, product evaluation, product purchasing, or customer onboarding.