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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-Stanier

Founder, User Research Academy

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-Stanier

Founder, User Research Academy

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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