Formative Usability Testing

Formative Usability Testing is predominately carried out in the early stages of product development to help form the final design of the product. Formative Usability Testing answers questions that may arise about the design of the product; such as why something is not working and how it can be amended.

Formative Testing is essential as it allows us, as researchers, to observe and understand the thought processes of the participants, which will in turn lead to their actions. In Formative Tests, the data recorded is predominately qualitative as the participant’s feedback and opinions are noted. The participants’ thought processes and chain of actions are observed and analysed during the test session through the Observer, so that questions may be asked at the end if a particular action was carried out that required clarification.

It is important to note that Formative Testing is usually to improve the design of the product/device and help any development specifications. When generating results, they tend to be more informal than in Summative Testing. 

 

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Testimonials

  • “Every aspect of the study was conducted with professionalism, from the preparation of the test to the moderation and observation as well as the comprehensive debriefing. The participants were comfortable during the sessions, leading to good data quality on user-task and use-errors and accurate feedback. Overall, the performance was fantastic.”

    — The Validation Team, Large Medical Device Manufacturer.

  • “It was a pleasure working with the team!”

    – Head of Development Science, Pharmaceutical Organisation.

  • “THAY Medical have a logical and methodical approach to their work, this made it easy for us to understand the process, and to communicate with them. On the subject of communication this was excellent, clearly written, highly responsive with very quick reply times. The reports were well written and structured, and the review process gave considered responses to our feedback.”

    – Chief Medical Officer, Blood Testing Service.

  • ” The support during the studies was excellent. Providing valuable input both in the setup, organisation and in the observations provided. Always great working with THAY Medical.”

    – Principal Consultant, Small Design & Ergonomics Company.

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