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USABILITY: GI SEARCH
GOALS: GettyImages.com was being redesigned. Some testing was needed to make sure we met the following goal:
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How does the new design feel to customers?
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Does the new design impede task functionality?
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How does the new design compare to the old site & competitors?
We planned and created a three-part test to answer our questions;
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Desirability test
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Standard usability test
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Comparative usability test
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The testing showed that the redesign was a success.
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Participants in this study found the search design to be "familiar" and "efficient"
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Participants in this study found the search design to be Modern
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Some of the UI elements not completely understood (Related search, Scoping)
For more about the test,:
A second example of a test:
USGA Event Management Usability Study Plan (PDF)