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Riding the Crazyhorse: Iterative Testing and Design of WordPress

Event SXSW Interactive 2009
Format Panel
Organizer Matt Mullenweg Automattic
Description A discussion/review of how WordPress has utilized user testing cycles in the design and development of next generation WordPress (Code name Crazyhorse). Will cover eye tracking in usability testing (including video outputs), iterative prototyping, and plans for involving more WordPress users in the design process moving forward. Strong UX focus.
Questions
Answered
  1. What did user testing tell us about the design of WordPress 2.5?
  2. How was laser eye tracking used to augment traditional usability testing methods?
  3. How did test findings influence the design of the Crazyhorse prototype?
  4. What design decisions were specifically made to support the goals of testing?
  5. What was the response to the Crazyhorse prototype in testing?
  6. How did user testing affect the decision to make major interface changes?
  7. How does Automattic plan to involve the WordPress community in pre-design explorations moving forward?
Level Advanced
Category Web / Interface Design