Basic Elements of a usability test answer three questions:
1) What do we want out of this test?
2) How will we conduct the test?
3) What will we ask users during the test?
Once you have those basic elements answered then you can move on to testing. In this part you will include the following:
1) Project Goals – Describe what the goals for your project are
2) Testing Goals – Explain what you want to learn from the test and what you hope to achieve.
3) Scenarios and Tasks – Detail the hypothetical situation and tasks which you will give your test participant to perform
4) User Profile - Explain the type of user which you expect will be using your product
5) Testing Materials – Detail what you will need to have to conduct the actual test
6) Testing Protocol – Provide step-by-step specifics as to how you will conduct the test
Monday, March 24, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Reflection on Instructions - Loretta Salinas
Who is your audience?
My intended audience was the everyday woman who wants to look good but doesn't want to spend a whole lot of time and money doing it. Basically, anyone and everyone who wants to learn how to apply makeup in a quick and easy manner.
What visuals did you choose to include and why? If you included a visual, why did you choose to include this particular visual?
At first, I started out by looking for pictures or graphics on the internet to correspond with what I was trying to say, but the more I started thinking about it, the more I thought it would be better if I actually went through the steps myself and took pictures as I was going through them. So I had my husband take pictures of me as I completed each step. I basically just followed the steps I use every morning when I apply makeup.
What are the important or essential design elements of your set of instructions?
I chose to add colors like pink, purple and yellow because I felt that these colors corresponded very well with a "girly" design and also helped to make it look more stylish and more like a beauty salon or makeup station.
In which medium do you anticipate these instructions would be used?
I suspect these instructions would do extremely well on the internet. Plenty of times I have gone to the internet to look for styles, designs and tips on makeup, hair, etc.
What changes did you make to your instructions after user tested them? Did the results of usability testing surprise you?
I took the advise of my peers and made the changes they suggested. I added a couple of graphics to show the "before" and "after" shots for a better effect.
My intended audience was the everyday woman who wants to look good but doesn't want to spend a whole lot of time and money doing it. Basically, anyone and everyone who wants to learn how to apply makeup in a quick and easy manner.
What visuals did you choose to include and why? If you included a visual, why did you choose to include this particular visual?
At first, I started out by looking for pictures or graphics on the internet to correspond with what I was trying to say, but the more I started thinking about it, the more I thought it would be better if I actually went through the steps myself and took pictures as I was going through them. So I had my husband take pictures of me as I completed each step. I basically just followed the steps I use every morning when I apply makeup.
What are the important or essential design elements of your set of instructions?
I chose to add colors like pink, purple and yellow because I felt that these colors corresponded very well with a "girly" design and also helped to make it look more stylish and more like a beauty salon or makeup station.
In which medium do you anticipate these instructions would be used?
I suspect these instructions would do extremely well on the internet. Plenty of times I have gone to the internet to look for styles, designs and tips on makeup, hair, etc.
What changes did you make to your instructions after user tested them? Did the results of usability testing surprise you?
I took the advise of my peers and made the changes they suggested. I added a couple of graphics to show the "before" and "after" shots for a better effect.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Google Pages Link
This is my google pages link to my live instructions:
http://salinas.loretta.googlepages.com/loretta-instructionspage1
http://salinas.loretta.googlepages.com/loretta-instructionspage1
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Draft Instructions - Loretta Salinas
Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Apply Makeup
An Easy Makeup Application Process
If you follow the following instructions, you will learn how to apply makeup for all occasions in a quick and easy manner.
Things You Will Need
Foundation
Loose or Pressed Powder
Mascara
Eye Shadow
Eyeliner
Blush
Lip liner
Lipstick
Assorted application brushes
Foundation
Foundation is the base – a liquid foundation that matches your skin tone is the best choice. Start by putting it on in dots over the middle of your face. Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge to spread it out until it covers your entire face.
Loose or Pressed Powder
To keep the foundation in place, dust on loose or pressed powder in the same color using a brush or powder puff. You can take a compact with pressed powder with you for touchups later.
Eye Shadow
Eye Shadow should coordinate with your eye color and your skin tones not to what you are wearing. Use dark eye shadows to line the edge of your upper eyelid, following along above the upper lashes. Medium eye shadow is placed above that and up to the crease of the eye. Light eye shadow goes from there to just under the eyebrow. For day wear, use matte colors. Colors with gleams and sparkles are more appropriate for evening occasions.
Eyeliner
You can use liquid or pencil eyeliner, whichever you prefer. Start by applying a thin line on your upper eyelid and then to your lower eyelid. You can smooth the line out by using the tip of an eye shadow brush to create a smoky effect.
Blush
Blush adds life and comes in both powder and gel forms. Whichever you choose, you will need to apply it sparingly to avoid a “clown-effect” appearance. Find the apples of your cheeks by smiling and then put the blush either on them or just below, whichever is more flattering to you.
Lip liner/Lipstick
Pick a lipstick and lip liner color that goes with your skin tone. Sometimes you can also choose a color that goes well with your outfit or eye shadow color. Apply lip liner around the edges of the lips before the lipstick has been applied. Make sure the lip liner color is a similar shade to the lipstick, as very dark lip liner with pale lipstick will not look right. Either apply the lipstick straight from the tube or use a lipstick brush as professional makeup artists do.
Mascara
Mascara is the last step in the makeup application process. Again, select a color based on your skin tone, using dark brown if you are fair and black for darker skin. Navy or plum can also be used for evening occasions, but are not really appropriate for the work environment. Dip the applicator into the tube and gently wave it over the upper and lower lashes. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying a second coat. This will help avoid clumping. For evening, you may wish to use an eyelash curler to get a more exotic look, but be sure to do this before applying the mascara or it will clump together.
Conclusion
Last but not least, remember to be safe with your cosmetics. Cosmetics don’t last forever. They can become contaminated with bacteria, so to be safe they should be discarded once they get old. This is especially important with mascara which should not be kept longer than one year after it is first used. Avoid risking health problems by not sharing cosmetics with anyone else.
Now that you know how to apply makeup, why not practice before your next big event? By following these instructions, you’ll look great wherever you go and whatever you do and you won’t have to spend a whole lot of money or time doing it!
An Easy Makeup Application Process
If you follow the following instructions, you will learn how to apply makeup for all occasions in a quick and easy manner.
Things You Will Need
Foundation
Loose or Pressed Powder
Mascara
Eye Shadow
Eyeliner
Blush
Lip liner
Lipstick
Assorted application brushes
Foundation
Foundation is the base – a liquid foundation that matches your skin tone is the best choice. Start by putting it on in dots over the middle of your face. Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge to spread it out until it covers your entire face.
Loose or Pressed Powder
To keep the foundation in place, dust on loose or pressed powder in the same color using a brush or powder puff. You can take a compact with pressed powder with you for touchups later.
Eye Shadow
Eye Shadow should coordinate with your eye color and your skin tones not to what you are wearing. Use dark eye shadows to line the edge of your upper eyelid, following along above the upper lashes. Medium eye shadow is placed above that and up to the crease of the eye. Light eye shadow goes from there to just under the eyebrow. For day wear, use matte colors. Colors with gleams and sparkles are more appropriate for evening occasions.
Eyeliner
You can use liquid or pencil eyeliner, whichever you prefer. Start by applying a thin line on your upper eyelid and then to your lower eyelid. You can smooth the line out by using the tip of an eye shadow brush to create a smoky effect.
Blush
Blush adds life and comes in both powder and gel forms. Whichever you choose, you will need to apply it sparingly to avoid a “clown-effect” appearance. Find the apples of your cheeks by smiling and then put the blush either on them or just below, whichever is more flattering to you.
Lip liner/Lipstick
Pick a lipstick and lip liner color that goes with your skin tone. Sometimes you can also choose a color that goes well with your outfit or eye shadow color. Apply lip liner around the edges of the lips before the lipstick has been applied. Make sure the lip liner color is a similar shade to the lipstick, as very dark lip liner with pale lipstick will not look right. Either apply the lipstick straight from the tube or use a lipstick brush as professional makeup artists do.
Mascara
Mascara is the last step in the makeup application process. Again, select a color based on your skin tone, using dark brown if you are fair and black for darker skin. Navy or plum can also be used for evening occasions, but are not really appropriate for the work environment. Dip the applicator into the tube and gently wave it over the upper and lower lashes. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying a second coat. This will help avoid clumping. For evening, you may wish to use an eyelash curler to get a more exotic look, but be sure to do this before applying the mascara or it will clump together.
Conclusion
Last but not least, remember to be safe with your cosmetics. Cosmetics don’t last forever. They can become contaminated with bacteria, so to be safe they should be discarded once they get old. This is especially important with mascara which should not be kept longer than one year after it is first used. Avoid risking health problems by not sharing cosmetics with anyone else.
Now that you know how to apply makeup, why not practice before your next big event? By following these instructions, you’ll look great wherever you go and whatever you do and you won’t have to spend a whole lot of money or time doing it!
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