17 User Test-2

With another participant ready, I continued testing the effectiveness of my static and animated origami instructions. As predicted, step number 6 was anticipated to be challenging, and I was prepared to provide the animated version if the participant encountered difficulties.

Personal Data of Test User

  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 52

Test User 2 had no previous experience with origami. This made her an ideal candidate to test the clarity and accessibility of the instructions, especially for beginners.

Testing the Static Instructions

I observed and timed Test User 2 as she followed the static instructions.

  • Time Spent: 3 minutes 54 seconds

Challenges and Observations

As predicted, she encountered difficulties with step 6:

  • Step 6 Issue: She incorrectly folded the head of the duck over the body instead of inward. After pointing out that her fold was not correct, she admitted she didn’t know how to proceed.
  • Solution: I showed her the animated version of step 6. Upon viewing the animation, she understood the correct fold and was able to complete the origami instruction correctly.

Another problem came up at step 5:

  • Step 5 Issue: She initially folded the duck in half in the wrong direction but quickly realized her mistake and corrected it.

The origami duck when folded incorrectly at step 6

The origami duck folded correctly after I showed the animated step

Reflections and Insights

The second test provided additional valuable insights:

  1. Impact of Experience: Unlike the first participant, User 2 had no prior origami experience, which significantly impacted her ability to follow the static instructions, particularly at the more complex steps.
  2. Effectiveness of Animated Instructions: The animated instruction for step 6 proved crucial in helping the participant understand and complete the fold correctly. This supports the hypothesis that animated instructions can clarify difficult steps.
  3. Additional Complexities: The mistake at step 5, despite being corrected quickly, indicates that even seemingly straightforward steps can cause confusion. This suggests a need for ensuring clarity at every stage of the instructions.
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