DESIGN
Prototyping
Iterate Based on Feedback
Iteration involves refining prototypes and designs based on feedback from testing, ensuring the final product meets user needs and expectations.
Why it's Important
Improves usability and functionality incrementally.
Reduces risk of costly mistakes in development.
Aligns the product more closely with user expectations.
How to Implement
Review Feedback: Consolidate insights from usability tests and stakeholder input.
Prioritize Issues: Focus on high-impact changes that improve core functionality.
Update Prototypes: Implement adjustments and test again.
Validate Changes: Ensure revisions address identified problems.
Repeat as Needed: Continue iterating until usability goals are met.
Available Workshops
Feedback Prioritization Sessions: Rank feedback based on importance and effort.
Iteration Planning Workshops: Plan updates collaboratively with the team.
Design Retrospectives: Reflect on what worked and what didn’t in the last iteration.
Rapid Prototyping: Quickly implement and test small changes.
Usability Test Follow-ups: Test revised prototypes to confirm improvements.
Deliverables
Updated prototypes addressing key issues.
Change logs documenting iterations.
New usability testing results.
How to Measure
Reduction in usability issues with each iteration.
Improved user task completion rates.
Positive feedback trends from test participants.
Real-World Examples
Facebook's News Feed: Iterated over multiple prototypes to create a streamlined and engaging user experience.
Tesla
Regular updates refined touchscreen navigation for optimal driver usability.
Zoom
Iterative design improvements enhanced reliability and ease of use during video calls.
Get It Right
Prioritize changes based on data-driven insights.
Keep stakeholders informed of progress.
Test every significant iteration with users.
Be open to major revisions if needed.
Celebrate and document successful updates.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Ignoring user feedback or making superficial changes.
Overloading the prototype with too many changes at once.
Skipping retesting after significant revisions.
Letting stakeholder opinions outweigh user data.
Treating iteration as a one-time process rather than ongoing.