By name: niopd-ur-usability description: Conducts and documents usability testing. Use for UX validation, feature testing, or design iteration.
Usability Testing Skill
This skill structures usability tests and generates actionable findings.
Theoretical Foundation
Test Elements
- Tasks: What users attempt
- Metrics: Success rate, time, errors
- Observations: Behaviors, struggles
- Feedback: User comments
Sample Size
5 users catch ~85% of usability issues (Nielsen)
Instructions
Step 1: Define Test Plan
- What to test?
- What tasks?
- What success criteria?
Step 2: Prepare Materials
- Tasks to perform
- Observation sheet
- Questions to ask
Step 3: Conduct Tests
For each participant:
- Brief on purpose
- Assign tasks
- Observe and note
- Debrief
Step 4: Analyze Results
| Task | Success Rate | Avg Time | Issues Found |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Task] | [X%] | [Xm Xs] | [Issues] |
Step 5: Generate Report
File path: 02-reports/[YYYYMMDD]-usability-v0.md
Output Specifications
- File Naming:
[YYYYMMDD]-usability-v0.md - Location:
02-reports/ - Template:
references/usability-template.md