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a product testing and research platform that allows users to set up and manage studies, testing up to 25 product concepts to gather qualitative data.

a product testing and research platform that allows users to set up and manage studies, testing up to 25 product concepts to gather qualitative data.

Timeline

I  Oct. 2024 - Nov. 2024

Role

Role

I  Lead UX designer

Project scoop

Project scoop

Objective

Design a product testing platform to test up to 25 product concepts.

Design a product testing platform to test up to 25 product concepts.

challenges

Design a scalable, user-friendly system to handle up to 100 concepts. Anticipate challenges like managing large datasets and propose solutions to maintain clarity and usability.

Design a scalable, user-friendly system to handle up to 100 concepts. Anticipate challenges like managing large datasets and propose solutions to maintain clarity and usability.

requirements

Create a study by entering basic info (e.g., name, PO number)

Upload each concept (image or video) and add details (e.g., name, brand)

Add study details for all concepts (e.g., market, language, category)

View total cost and proceed to checkout.

Research & analysis

Research & analysis

I conducted competitive analysis to evaluate competitors' strengths and weaknesses, using insights to inform and enhance the design of a new platform.

I conducted competitive analysis to evaluate competitors' strengths and weaknesses, using insights to inform and enhance the design of a new platform.

Free trials gives users the opportunity to test the app before committing.

The automatic save feature minimizes redundant clicks.

Unintuitive CTA button placement disrupts the user flow.

The limited test options restrict users' freedom and flexibility.

Intuitive UI, featuring a responsive layout and easy-to-navigate sidebar menus.

Intuitive UI, featuring a responsive layout and easy-to-navigate sidebar menus.

Robust test templates, giving users the freedom and flexibility.

A cluttered dashboard with excessive information hinders user’s ability to focus on key tasks.

Misleading CTA buttons; the company logo doesn’t let user to return to dashboard

A clean and organized layout that's easy to navigate.

Versatile test options and a variety of participants to choose from give users freedom and flexibility.

The terminology used is confusing—it's hard to tell the difference between 'study' and 'project.'

The lack of a side navigation menu leads to confusion and creates friction in navigation.

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

Usability Testing

Usability Testing

pain point

Users find it difficult to understand the terminology used in the system due to unclear terms, leading to confusion and usability issues.

Users find it difficult to understand the terminology used in the system due to unclear terms, leading to confusion and usability issues.

overview

Sessions

Dates

Nov. 09, 2024

Tool

Lyssna

Test Method

A/B testing

Participants

10 participants from U.S.

Direction

Each participant was presented with two screens featuring the same instruction, one using the term "study" and the other "project," and was asked to choose the instruction they found easier to understand.

I conducted unmoderated A/B testing to identify which terminology resonates better with users for improved clarity and understanding.

I conducted unmoderated A/B testing to identify which terminology resonates better with users for improved clarity and understanding.

  1. Terminology Test

X is an app that allows users to set up a [study or project] for testing up to 25 product concepts. Please review two instruction screens with different terminology—'study' and 'project'—and select the instructions that are the most straightforward and easy to understand.

result

A

Create a Study


  1. Create a study by entering some basic study information (study name , PO number)

  2. Upload each concept (image or video) and add details to each concept (concept name, brand name)

  3. Add study details that apply to all concepts (test market, test language, product category ) 

  4. View the total cost and proceed to checkout when ready

Create a Study


  1. Create a study by entering some basic study information (study name , PO number)

  2. Upload each concept (image or video) and add details to each concept (concept name, brand name)

  3. Add study details that apply to all concepts (test market, test language, product category ) 

  4. View the total cost and proceed to checkout when ready

40%

4 out of 10

"project" is used to mean a lot of different things. I feel like study isn't as widely used, and therefore won't get confused with something else.

"project" is used to mean a lot of different things. I feel like study isn't as widely used, and therefore won't get confused with something else.

B

Create a Project


  1. Create a project by entering some basic project information (project name , PO number)

  2. Upload each concept (image or video) and add details to each concept (concept name, brand name)

  3. Add project details that apply to all concepts (test market, test language, product category ) 

  4. View the total cost and proceed to checkout when ready

60%

6 out of 10

I associate product with project more than study.

I associate product with project more than study.

Study is more vague and can mean many more things

Study is more vague and can mean many more things

In light of the A/B test results, with 60% of users favoring 'project' over 'study,' I’ll use 'project' as the system terminology. However, due to the small sample size and the close results, additional testing will be necessary to analyze and validate this choice more thoroughly.

Define & Ideate

Define & Ideate

Object Map

I developed an object map based on the requirements to define the structure and relationships between key objects, outline their attributes, and visualize the preliminary user flow.

I developed an object map based on the requirements to define the structure and relationships between key objects, outline their attributes, and visualize the preliminary user flow.

1

Consolidated objects into one

To improve navigation and minimize redundancy, I streamlined the object map by merging 'concept' and 'study details' into a single object, 'test.'
This consolidation simplifies the process of setting up a product concept test, reducing unnecessary steps and making the experience more intuitive for users.

2

Revised terminology

Based on the A/B testing results, I revised "study" to "project" for improved clarity.

3

Test variants

Allows users to create multiple tests for each project, providing them with freedom and flexibility.

Simplified user flow

Based on the object map and testing, I simplified the user flow by reducing redundancy from the originally proposed flow.

Based on the object map and testing, I simplified the user flow by reducing redundancy from the originally proposed flow.

1

Consolidated steps

Consolidated 'Create Concept' and 'Create Test' into a single 'Create Test', eliminating redundancy, reducing unnecessary clicks, and streamlining the process.

2

Create multiple tests

Users can create multiple tests by making variants from an existing test, reducing redundant steps and avoiding the need to re-enter test details.

User flow based on user scenario

I developed a tangible use case scenario and defined the user flow based on it to validate the simplified user flow.

I developed a tangible use case scenario and defined the user flow based on it to validate the simplified user flow.

User scenario

Jacob, the CEO of a cosmetics startup called Lumiara Beauty, wants to run a product test on the packaging of a perfume bottle he is launching to gain insight into the packaging that will best increase sales.

objective

Jacob needs to set up a study on Kantora to evaluate user feedback and assess the effectiveness of his package design before launching it to a wider audience.

Implementation & Key features

Implementation & Key features

Below are the implementations of the key features that align with the initial requirements, along with possible solutions for pain points, aimed at creating the most intuitive user experience for conducting tests and collecting data to make informed decisions.

Below are the implementations of the key features that align with the initial requirements, along with possible solutions for pain points, aimed at creating the most intuitive user experience for conducting tests and collecting data to make informed decisions.

Dashboard

1

Search bar

Users can effectively search for existing projects or tests using the search bar.

2

Test card

Each card represents a test within the project, providing clear, high-level information and enhanced accessibility

3

Create new test

Users can efficiently create a new test within any project.

4

Information & status chips

Displays the test type and testing status to ensure system status visibility.

5

Sort

Users can sort tests, providing them with freedom and control.

Create a new test screen

1

Two pane layout

A two-pane layout improves readability, organization, and navigation for users.

2

Step tracker

Informs users where they are, provides them with flexibility to go back to and edit, giving them an opportunity to recover from errors.

3

Mobile & Desktop preview

Provide users with options to view in both mobile and desktop formats, giving them flexibility and freedom.

4

Live preview

Give users a live preview of the final experience to ensure clear visibility into the system's status and minimize potential errors.

5

Test maketing options

Users can easily select a test from the options or customize it, offering them flexibility within the system.

Create a new test & project flow

1

Flexibility to choose or create new project

Once a new test is created, users can either choose an existing project or create a new one to assign it to.

2

Create multiple variant tests

Users can create a variant test from an existing test, reducing the redundancy of recreating the test from the beginning.

3

Various gateways to create a new test

Users can also create the new test from the project.

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