Date: Spring 2020 at Mercer University
Problem
The PINES Library needed a usability test to assess navigability.
Solution
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Usability test
Skills
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Leadership-team leader (soft)
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Presentation (soft); PowerPoint (hard)
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UX Research (soft); GazePoint Analysis (hard)
Test Plan Contributions
I led my team to develop a usability test for the PINES Library website. We used tasks, scenarios, SUS evaluations, and a card sorting activity to address the usability and navigability of the website.
I maintained consistent communication with my team members regarding meeting times and reminders, upcoming deadlines, and content feedback for each assignment. My feedback was positive, but honest, feedback. As team leader, I was open to their suggestions because everyone’s feedback gives you a different perspective on how you view your own work.
This project marks my first of many team leader projects. I enjoyed the role because I strengthened my team leadership skills to apply to the rest of my projects in the coming years. Also, this project sparked my interest in an UI/UX career.
Also, our research was accepted for BEAR Day, a university-wide presentation where students submit their research. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we were unable to present in-person or remote. Only to submit our poster. However, the poster is in the School of Engineering hallway on the Technical Communications (TechComm) floor for fellow students to learn about our research.