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Don't miss a beat! Prepare for your next usability testing session with this simple checklist that helps you plan every step of the way—then use it again and again.

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Nikki Anderson

Founder, The User Research Strategist

Usability Test Checklist

December 5, 2023

Overview

Don't miss a beat! Prepare for your next usability testing session with this simple checklist that helps you plan every step of the way—then use it again and again.

Contributors

Nikki Anderson

Founder, The User Research Strategist

Don't forget any details.

From creating a screener survey to planning backup participants and signing consent forms, you can rest assured that you'll have everything in order.

What you'll find inside

✔ What to prepare 2-3 weeks before

Design your test, recruit participants, and book out dates.

✔ What to tackle 1 week before

Write tasks, invite colleagues, and send out best practices.

✔ How to prepare for the day of the test

Test technology, turn off distractions, and walk through NDA and consent forms.

✔ What to accomplish 1 day after

Send incentives and thanks to participants, follow up for more studies.

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