process workflow

Process Workflow

Map of a feature or Process and all the support systems that have to communicate with the main interface to guarantee the feature works correctly.

think aloud

Think Aloud

It's a usability testing technique where the user speaks out loud what goes through his/her head during the testing session.

Persona example

Personas

Fictional characters whose needs and features synthesize the findings of the Research done previously with real users.

Business Analysis

Analysis of how the business works, all stakeholders involved and their relations, organizational culture and the existing technology that supports the processes in place.

Journey Maps

A service design method used to represent a journey of a persona and identify the interaction with different touch points of a given service.

Contextual Inquiry

Interviews to users while performing their tasks in their regular workspace/workstation.

shadowing an operator

Shadowing

Observation method to understand daily tasks performed by operators without disrupting their work.

an affinity diagram made of post-its

Affinity Diagramming

Activity used to organize information from user Interviews and other data gathering methods to identify findings and insights from research.

notes of ideas written on paper

Ideation Sessions

Workshops with some of the main stakeholders to generate ideas based on the findings from the research and then prioritize these by impact and effort.

a competitive analysis matrix

Competitive Analysis

Comparative analysis of similar products/services offered by other companies.

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Kanban Boards

Organizing team tasks to keep track of all the jobs that need to be done. Tools: Trello, JIRA...

stakeholders map

Stakeholders Map

Diagram that includes all the stakeholders of a given project, and their impact in the project.

cardsorting

Card Sorting

Activity where users group a set of features based on their name and what they do so that the designer/researcher can understand the users mental model and how they associate these features.

process workflow

Process Workflow

Map of a feature or Process and all the support systems that have to communicate with the main interface to guarantee the feature works correctly.

Merlin software screenshot

Project Planning

Planning calendar, activities, number of designers and researchers allocated to a given project. Tools: Merlin, Project, OmniPlan, Powerpoint, Excel.

testing session

Testing with users

Activity that is included in the prototyping stage when prototypes features are tested. Each user test has a script and a number of tasks that will allow assessing the usability of the prototype.

Heuristic Evaluation

Expert Heuristic Evaluation

Usability Analisys of a given service based on Jakob Nielsen's 10 usability principles, the heuristics. The issues are then prioritized in an Expert Review Report that may also include recommendations on how to solve the identified issues. Tools (UAR template - Usability Aspect Report from Carnegie Mellon University)

wireframes

Wireframing

Planning the interface layout to understand content, information architecture and navigation

Visual Design

Visual Design

Creating the UI Kit for the new interface.

online survey

Online Surveys

Online surveys are used to get feedback remotely. Usually requires follow up sessions with business or users to better understand the results.

service blueprint

Service Blueprint

Map based on the user experience (customer) with a service that includes the touchpoints with that service, and all the backstage activities that need to be in place to support it.

Interview Script

Interviews

In UX one can Interview with different purposes. Interview users: to understand their needs and context of use. But one can also interview other stakeholders: to understand the business, project scope, clarify goal, cultural context...

Information Architecture

Information Architecture

First plan of the app/site structure. This activity allows organizing the pages and sections of the interface and flow before creating any layout. Can be adjusted during the prototyping stage.

MEDIUM-FI Prototypes

Interactive prototype based in wireframes (grayscale) partially functional to test the flow of the interface. Can be created using different tools: Axure, Invision, Balsamiq, HTML, Marvel, Adobe XD...