Designed for Use

Are There Any Prerequisites?

Yes. You need to have running code, and at least part of your user interface needs to be working. You also need to be able to run your product on a portable device, such as a notebook, cell phone, or iPad.

Why “Guerilla”?

Ostensibly, it’s called guerilla usability testing because, analogous to guerilla warfare, it circumvents many of the tools and techniques of traditional usability testing in favor of a simpler, less people-intensive approach that relies heavily on mobility and on the element of surprise. However, I think, it’s mainly called guerilla usability testing because we programmers and designers like to make our jobs sound much more badass than they really are. Hi there, Code Ninjas and Rock-Star Designers! ...