Scenarios and testing
Seeking Concreteness Abstract Analysis Synthesis Concrete Framework Imperatives Analysis Synthesis Prototypes Observation Concrete
User visioning techniques Personas Storyboards Scenarios Video prototypes Use cases
Reasons to use them Build a shared understanding Get a comprehensive view Sell ideas Provide concrete examples for users Prioritize for implementation and testing
Scenarios at different levels General setting Day in the life Specific tasks (script)
Testing at different levels Paper prototypes Wireframes Screen mockups / clickthroughs (e.g., PowerPoint) Interaction prototype (e.g., Flash) System prototype
What to test – utility / usability Heuristic analysis Analytic modeling Open-ended demonstration/interview Structured (scripted) user test Naturalistic use
References Alan Cooper, About Face Chapters 5-6, Scenarios and Personas Preece et al. Interaction Design, Chapters 10 -12, Needs, Design and Construction, Testing Holtzblatt et al., Rapid Contextual Design Chapters 12-14 – Storyboarding, Testing, Paper Prototype