Focus: Qualitative usability assessment, feedback integration, iterative refinement

Overview

This phase conducts systematic usability evaluation of your interactive visualization through qualitative assessment with domain experts and target users. You will document testing procedures and integrate findings for final refinement.

Evaluation Questions for This Stage

  • Is accumulated feedback properly integrated into final artifacts?
  • Are visualizations sufficiently exploration-friendly for end users?
  • How is qualitative usability study performed and documented?
  • How satisfactory are artifacts and final visualizations?
  • Is additional iteration necessary based on evaluation outcomes?

Files in This Stage

Core Deliverables

  1. 4.1-Usability-Test-Script.md
    • Systematic usability testing protocol
    • Structured evaluation procedures and task scenarios
  2. 4.2-Usability-Test-Notes.md
    • Qualitative assessment results and observations
    • Iteration planning based on evaluation outcomes

Evaluation Framework

Your usability assessment should include:

  • Systematic testing protocol with structured task scenarios
  • Qualitative data collection through observation and interviews
  • Performance assessment of visualization effectiveness
  • Satisfaction evaluation from domain expert perspective
  • Iteration planning based on identified issues

Expected Outcomes

By completing this stage, you should have:

  • Comprehensive usability testing protocol and execution
  • Systematic qualitative assessment documentation
  • Clear evaluation of visualization effectiveness
  • Iteration plan for addressing identified issues
  • Final refinements based on user feedback