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Focus group

A traditional method, we recruit (with our partner) a group matching your target segment and arrange a group discussion with a trained moderator.

Benefits

Allows a client to understand attitudes of particular target segments towards brand or product concepts before development

Brainstorming with creative customers can be an effective way to flesh out your requirements

Limitations

Not effective at establishing usability of a product (this would require usability testing or expert review)

Subject to crowd dynamics: talkative people dominate and may sway opinions of others

Time : 1-2 weeks
When to use it
Step 1: Requirements analysis ***
Step 2: Early design *
Step 3: Design & implementation
Step 4: Beta testing/prototyping
Step 5: Public launch *
- review the whole user-centered design process
Our Methods

usability testing
expert review
taskflow analysis
wireframe design
contextual inquiry
card sorting
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online user test
focus group

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[updated : Sat, Jun 16, 2001]
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