Downloads

Here are the files mentioned in my books (and a few extras).

• Feel free to share them as long as you leave the copyright info in each one intact.
• But please don’t post the files anywhere. (Share a link to this page instead. That way people will always get the latest version if I update them.)
• I’ve provided Word files in case you want to customize them for your own use.

 Usability test scripts
      For a web site  PDF | Word
      For a mobile app   PDF | Word
These are the scripts I use when I conduct a usability test.

(I know most people are currently doing all their testing remotely, and I’m working on versions of these scripts that are customized/reworded for remote testing. Check back if you want them.)

Recording consent form
PDF | Word
You’ll need to give this to the test participant to sign so you have permission to record the test session.

Checklists
PDF | Word
Lists of the things you need to do to prepare for a test (three weeks before, two weeks before, etc.)

“Things a therapist would say”
PDF | Word
List of neutral things the facilitator can say while the participant is doing the tasks.

Instructions for Observers
PDF | Word
A handout explaining to test observers what to expect and what they need to do. (This includes the sheet they’ll use to record the top three problems they observe in each test session.)

Hall Monitor’s Guide
PDF | Word
Instructions for the person who’s going to be “minding the store” for you in the observation room.

Demo test video
YouTube
The usability test I recorded to accompany Rocket Surgery Made Easy. (Not downloadable. Sorry.)

Photo of me
Large (300 dpi)
This is for anyone who needs a photo to use in a conference program, interview, blog post, etc.