Nielsen’s Heuristics
A set of ten general principles for user interface design created by Jakob Nielsen to improve usability.
27 topics found for
“interface evaluation”
Squint Test
A technique used to assess the visual hierarchy of a design by squinting to see which elements stand out the most.
Cognitive Walkthrough
A usability evaluation method where evaluators walk through tasks to identify potential user difficulties.
Heuristic Evaluation
A usability inspection method where experts review a user interface against a set of heuristics to identify usability issues.
Expert Evaluation
Also known as Expert Review, a method where experts assess a product or system against established criteria to identify usability issues and areas for improvement.
First Click Testing
A usability testing method that measures the first click users make on a webpage to determine if they can successfully navigate to their goal.
5-Second Test
A usability test where users are shown a design for 5 seconds to measure recall and initial reactions.
Design Audit
A comprehensive review of a brand's design assets and practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
Usability Testing
A technique used to evaluate a product or system by testing it with real users to identify any usability issues and gather qualitative and quantitative data on their interactions.