User Research Stage

I recently completed the evaluation stage of all five (5) prototypes of the MGUIDE project. The purpose of the studies was to provide accessibility and usability insights into the design process of animated agents for mobile applications, as well as, to support some understanding of the psychology of the users of such systems. One hundred (100) real-world users participated. My role included the following:

  Design and apply various user-centred design methods (UCD) for research including: structured questionnaires, retention tests, interviews, think aloud protocols, observations, performance measures, scenario-based usability testing, to name but a few.

 

Note: For a complete list of the research techniques I excel at, see here (part A) and here(part B)

 

Design, organize and manage five user research studies (with 100 real – world users) across two countries (Greece and the UK)

 

Continuously refine of the prototypes based on feedback collected by the users

 

Regularly update all project sponsors and stakeholders of the progress made

 

Statistically analyze the quantitative data using various statistical tests

 

Rapidly analyze the qualitative data

 

Develop recommendation/requirements to impact the design of animated agents for mobile applications

 

Produce documentation and presentation of findings

 

Write papers for publication in relevant conference proceedings and academic journals.

 

As no publications have been made yet, I can not provide any further details on my experimental work. Once the publication process is completed I will post further details on this very important stage of my work.

 

I want to thank all the students/family/friends/other people that honoured my work with their presence. Their contribution is valuable.