

The 50 Most Common User Research Methods, Ranked by Value
The 50 most common user research methods scored on breadth of scope, depth of insights, remote suitability, and cost, then ranked by total value.

Jakob Nielsen
Aug 1922 min read


Usability Testing Process Explained in Comic Strips
Summary: Three storylines from different categories of product design: apps, websites, and consumer electronics, all told in comic-strip format. Different cartooning styles are used to convey varying levels of detail, including a humorous version told through animal characters. I made all the comics in this article with Nano Banana Pro. I have a systematic 12-step process for planning, running, and analyzing a usability study . Unfortunately, the write-up of the full proce

Jakob Nielsen
Dec 4, 20253 min read


12 Steps for Usability Testing: Plan, Run, Analyze, Report
User testing is straightforward, but it involves many moving parts, making it best to have a systematic process for planning and executing studies, as well as ensuring follow-up.

Jakob Nielsen
Sep 4, 202532 min read


UX Roundup: AI Follow-Up Questions in Usability Studies | Top UX Evaluation Methods | AI Use in UX | Keep Users in the Flow | New Grok Image Model
Summary : AI can ask follow-up questions in usability sessions | The top 3 UX evaluation methods | AI use in UX | New hybrid UI for AI...

Jakob Nielsen
Dec 11, 202410 min read


Rebirth of the UX Unicorn?
Summary: UX professionals who are good at all steps of the UX lifecycle, including both research and design, are called “UX unicorns”...

Jakob Nielsen
Dec 20, 20237 min read
