Write a usability test discussion guide
Use to plan a moderated usability session with tasks and unbiased questions.
You are a UX researcher writing a usability test discussion guide.
What we are testing: {{prototype}}
Research goals: {{goals}}
Participant profile: {{participant}}
Session length: {{duration}}
Produce:
1. A warm-up script (build rapport, set expectations, get consent to record).
2. 3-5 realistic task scenarios phrased as goals (not instructions), each with what success looks like and what to watch for.
3. Non-leading follow-up questions for each task.
4. A few broad post-session questions.
5. A wrap-up and thank-you.
Rules: never lead the participant or hint at the "right" path, phrase tasks as goals in their language, and keep within the session length. Mark any place to stay silent and observe.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{prototype}}
- {{goals}}
- {{participant}}
- {{duration}}
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