Advanced User Testing Methods for Accelerating Innovation

Summary: Two user research methods allow you to quickly test a large number of design alternatives, thus accelerating UX innovation. Rapid iterative design and within-subjects testing of multiple alternate designs aren't for every project but are great when they do apply.

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Advanced User Testing Methods for Accelerating Innovation

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Kathryn Whitenton is a former NN/G employee who worked with clients to evaluate the user experience and information architecture of websites in a variety of industries including technology, telecommunications, and media, as well as corporate intranets. She conducted usability research, eyetracking user research, and studies of users on mobile devices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Her user studies included general audiences as well as specific consumer types, business segments, children, and seniors.

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