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Methodologies found (33)

33 total7 stages3 data types4 levels

Analysis: Task Analysis

qualitative

Comprender pasos y decisiones de usuarios para completar una tarea.

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónIntermediateUX Researcher +2 more

Behavioral analysis: Analytics and heat maps

quantitative

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

Development / LaunchIntermediateUX Engineer +3 more4 use cases

Behavioral analysis: Eye Tracking

quantitative

Measure where users fix their visual attention and scanning patterns.

Conceptualization / PrototypingAdvancedUX Researcher +3 more

Behavioral analysis: 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

Behavioral analysis: Microinteractions and expressions

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

Co-creation: Participatory design

qualitative

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

Conceptualization / PrototypingAdvancedService Designer +3 more

Desk Research: Competitive analysis

qualitativequantitative

Understand trends, expectations, and competitive practices.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +3 more

Desk Research: Literature review

qualitativequantitative

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

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more

Experimentation: A/B Testing

quantitative

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

Any stageAdvancedGrowth Hacker +4 more

Expert evaluation: Cognitive Walkthrough

qualitative

Evaluate learning ease of an interface for new users.

Conceptualization / PrototypingIntermediateUX Researcher +2 more

Expert evaluation: Heuristic analysis

qualitative

Identify usability problems based on recognized heuristics.

Development / LaunchIntermediateUX Designer +3 more

Information architecture: 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

Information architecture: 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

Interview: Contextual

qualitative

Interviews conducted while the user interacts with their real environment.

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more5 use cases

Interview: Focus groups

qualitative

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

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more2 use cases

Interview: In-depth

qualitative

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

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more3 use cases

Interview: Projective techniques

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

Interview: Stakeholders

qualitative

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

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónBásicoUX Designer +3 more

Longitudinal study: Diaries

qualitative

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

Discovery / ExplorationIntermediateUX Researcher +2 more

Observation: Ethnography

qualitative

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

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more5 use cases

Observation: Shadowing

qualitative

Seguimiento del usuario durante su jornada sin intervenir.

Descubrimiento / ExploraciónBásicoUX Researcher +2 more4 use cases

Survey: 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

Survey: General

quantitative

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

Discovery / ExplorationBeginnerUX Researcher +3 more

Survey: NPS / CSAT

quantitative

EvaluationBeginnerUX Researcher +1 more

Survey: Perception and desirability

qualitative

Collect user opinions on aesthetics and emotional appeal of designs.

Conceptualization / PrototypingBeginnerUX Researcher +2 more

Survey: Post-task

quantitative

EvaluationBeginnerUX Researcher +1 more

Survey: SUS (System Usability Scale)

quantitative

EvaluationBeginnerUX Researcher +1 more

Testing: 5 seconds

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

Testing: First click

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: Guerrilla

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

Testing: Remote unmoderated

quantitative

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

Testing: Think Aloud (moderated)

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

Testing: Visual preference

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