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Methodologies found (35)

35 total6 stages3 data types4 levels

5-Second Test

qualitative

First impression test where users see an interface for 5 seconds and then answer questions about what they remember and perceived.

Conceptualization / PrototypingBeginnerUX Psychologist +3 more3 use cases

A/B Testing

quantitative

Experimental methodology for comparing design versions through controlled testing and rapid validation of specific changes.

Any stageAdvancedGrowth Hacker +4 more

Assumption Mapping

qualitative

Visual tool to identify and classify key assumptions based on their impact and certainty level.

Discovery / ExplorationAdvancedUX Researcher +3 more4 use cases

Card Sorting

qualitative

Method for understanding how users group information, helping to define or validate an information architecture.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more3 use cases

Cognitive Walkthrough

qualitative

Evaluate learning ease of an interface for new users.

Conceptualization / PrototypingIntermediateUX Researcher +2 more

Competitive Analysis

qualitativequantitative

Understand trends, expectations, and competitive practices.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +3 more

Contextual In-App Feedback

quantitative

Request feedback right at the moment of use, within the app or website, to obtain timely and specific opinions.

Development / LaunchIntermediateAsynchronousProduct Manager +3 more4 use cases

Contextual Interviews

qualitative

Interviews conducted while the user interacts with their real environment.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more5 use cases

Desirability Studies

qualitative

Collect user opinions on aesthetics and emotional appeal of designs.

Conceptualization / PrototypingBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more

Diary Studies

qualitative

Understand usage, habits, and evolution of product experience over time.

Discovery / ExplorationIntermediateUX Researcher +2 more

Entrevistas a Stakeholders

qualitative

Comprender objetivos del negocio, restricciones del proyecto y expectativas internas.

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónBásicoUX Designer +3 more

Ethnographic Research

qualitative

Direct observation of users in their natural context to understand real behaviors.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more5 use cases

Eye Tracking

quantitative

Measure where users fix their visual attention and scanning patterns.

Conceptualization / PrototypingAdvancedUX Researcher +3 more

Focus Groups

qualitative

Moderated sessions with multiple users simultaneously to collect collective perceptions on a topic.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more2 use cases

Funnel Analysis

quantitative

Study of user behavior through key steps in a process (registration, payment, etc.) to detect drop-offs.

Development / LaunchIntermediateAsynchronousData Analyst +3 more4 use cases

Guerrilla Testing

qualitative

Quick and economical version of usability testing, conducted in informal settings with users not necessarily from target audience.

Conceptualization / PrototypingBeginnerUX Designer +3 more4 use cases

Heuristic Analysis

qualitative

Identify usability problems based on recognized heuristics.

Development / LaunchIntermediateUX Designer +3 more

In-Depth Interviews

qualitative

Individual conversations with users to explore their motivations, needs, and opinions in detail.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more3 use cases

Literature Review / Desk Research

qualitativequantitative

Collect existing information and background on a topic, users, or market.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more

Microinteraction and Expression Analysis

qualitativequantitative

Use of recordings or AI to analyze facial expressions, pauses, or click patterns in sensitive or complex interactions.

Conceptualization / PrototypingAdvancedAsynchronousUX Researcher +3 more4 use cases

Participatory Design

qualitative

Involve users directly in the design process as co-creators.

Conceptualization / PrototypingAdvancedService Designer +3 more

Prioritization Workshop

qualitative

Collaborative session to prioritize features, functionalities, or problems using frameworks like Kano, MoSCoW, or impact/effort matrix.

Discovery / ExplorationIntermediateUX Researcher +4 more4 use cases

Scroll and Attention Heat Maps

quantitative

Visualize how far down the page users scroll or which areas receive more visual attention.

Development / LaunchBeginnerAsynchronousUX Designer +3 more4 use cases

Shadowing

qualitative

Seguimiento del usuario durante su jornada sin intervenir.

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónBásicoUX Researcher +2 more4 use cases

Surveys

quantitative

Collect quantitative information (opinions, attitudes, characteristics, behaviors).

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +3 more

Task Analysis

qualitative

Comprender pasos y decisiones de usuarios para completar una tarea.

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónIntermediateUX Researcher +2 more

Técnicas Proyectivas y de Asociación

qualitative

Técnicas cualitativas donde usuarios expresan percepciones subconscientes a través de asociaciones libres, metáforas, o completar frases sobre un producto o marca.

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónAdvancedInvestigador UX (UX Researcher) +1 more3 use cases

Test de Preferencia Visual

qualitative

Metodología cualitativa donde se presentan múltiples versiones visuales a usuarios para identificar cuál prefieren estética o funcionalmente.

Conceptualización / PrototipadoBásicoUX Designer +3 more4 use cases

Test de Primer Clic (First Click Testing)

qualitative

Evalúa si los usuarios hacen clic inicialmente en la zona correcta para completar una tarea. Predice éxito en la navegación.

Conceptualización / PrototipadoBásicoIngeniero UX (Ingeniero UX) +2 more4 use cases

Testing con Proto-personas

qualitative

Validación rápida de conceptos usando proto-personas como representación de usuarios cuando no hay acceso a usuarios reales.

Conceptualización / PrototipadoBásicoUX Designer +3 more

Think-Aloud Usability Testing

qualitative

During testing, users verbalize what they're thinking, allowing understanding of their decisions and frustrations in real-time.

Conceptualization / PrototypingIntermediateUX Researcher +3 more3 use cases

Timed Tasks + Success Metrics

qualitative

Unmoderated measurement of execution times and success rates on specific tasks. Users complete tasks independently while quantitative metrics are recorded.

Conceptualization / PrototypingAdvancedModeratedUX Researcher +3 more4 use cases

Tree Testing

qualitative

Evalúa si los usuarios pueden encontrar información en una estructura ya definida (como un menú o mapa de navegación).

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónBásicoUX Designer +1 more3 use cases

User Journey Map

qualitative

Visualization of the complete process a user follows to achieve a goal, including touchpoints, emotions, pain points, and opportunities throughout the entire experience.

Conceptualization / PrototypingIntermediateUX Researcher +3 more5 use cases

Web Analytics + Heat Maps

quantitative

Automatic collection of real-time navigation data to observe clicks, scrolls, and interaction paths.

Development / LaunchIntermediateUX Engineer +3 more4 use cases