With the instructional design complete, it’s time to start testing. My prediction is that step number 6 might pose a challenge, as it’s one of the more difficult steps in the instruction. To investigate, I will have my test user go through the instruction, and if she encounters any problems and can’t proceed, I’ll show her the animated version of the step to see if it clarifies the process.
Personal Data of Test User
- Gender: Female
- Age: 23
My first test user already has some experience with origami. She mentioned that she often folds cranes or looks up new instructions when she’s bored, suggesting she might be more skilled than other test participants.
Testing the Static Instructions
I tested the static instructions with her and recorded the time she needed to complete the task.
- Time Spent: 2 minutes 17 seconds
After completing the task, I had a talk with her. She didn’t encounter any problems with the static instructions but noted that others who have never done origami might struggle with step 6.
As you can see in the picture Fold 6 can be quite tricky because you have to fold the head of the duck inwards and not just over the body like some might assume.
Reflections and Insights
The first test provided valuable insights:
- Experience Matters: The test user’s familiarity with origami likely contributed to her smooth completion of the instructions. This underscores the importance of considering the participant’s skill level in my analysis.
- Step 6 Concerns: Despite not facing issues herself, the user acknowledged that step 6 could be problematic for beginners. This aligns with my prediction and highlights the need to pay close attention to this step in future tests.
- Potential of Animated Instructions: Although the static instructions were sufficient for this experienced user, the real test will be to see how beginners fare and whether the animated instructions can bridge any gaps in understanding.
Origami Duck of Test User-1
