Formative Studies
Formative studies inform the design of a medical device or combination product and are the backbone of the usability engineering process. Inspired Usability works with you to fit formative studies seamlessly into your design process.
We provide services in:
- Usability testing plan and approach for the full design cycle
- Linking usability studies into risk management
- Formative study protocols, discussion guide and data-collection templates
- Arranging study logistics in a range of facilities and locations to fit budget and requirements. These include hospital simulation centres, marketing viewing facilities and private hire venues
- Development of participant screener and recruitment of study participants
- Moderation and observation of the study
- Analysis reporting and design recommendations
We provide services in:
- Usability testing plan and approach for the full design cycle
- Linking usability studies into risk management
- Formative study protocols, discussion guide and data-collection templates
- Arranging study logistics in a range of facilities and locations to fit budget and requirements. These include hospital simulation centres, marketing viewing facilities and private hire venues
- Development of participant screener and recruitment of study participants
- Moderation and observation of the study
- Analysis reporting and design recommendations
Study and Research Locations
Whether you want to run a study in a specialist viewing facility, onsite or in the home, we will work with you to decide the best approach.
Study venues include:
- Viewing facilities with one-way glass for live observation
- Private venue hire with remote viewing
- Hospital simulation centres for medical device testing
- In-home testing for early understanding of how devices fit into people’s lives
We have contacts around the UK and worldwide.
Study and Research Locations
Whether you want to run a study in a specialist viewing facility, onsite or in the home, we will work with you to decide the best approach.
Study venues include:
- Viewing facilities with one-way glass for live observation
- Private venue hire with remote viewing
- Hospital simulation centres for medical device testing
- In-home testing for early understanding of how devices fit into people’s lives
We have contacts around the UK and worldwide.
Bespoke Collection of Human Performance Data
Our bespoke data collection uses a range of means to provide information that will best inform your design requirements or product assessments.
All studies have a protocol and pre-defined data collection template. We are always striving to bring new insight into our research.
Example tools include:
- Anthropometric data collection to assess handling, dexterity and impairments
- Specially designed questionnaires (e.g. Cochin, REALM)
- Development of bespoke rigs mimicking device form factor to collect anthropometric data specific to your device
- Biosensors to indicate stress levels
- Eye tracking to understand concentration (especially good for Instructions For Use design)
- Bespoke diary studies with cultural probes
- Digital diary studies for smart phone literate populations
Bespoke Collection of Human Performance Data
Our bespoke data collection uses a range of means to provide information that will best inform your design requirements or product assessments.
All studies have a protocol and pre-defined data collection template. We are always striving to bring new insight into our research.
Example tools include:
- Anthropometric data collection to assess handling, dexterity and impairments
- Specially designed questionnaires (e.g. Cochin, REALM)
- Development of bespoke rigs mimicking device form factor to collect anthropometric data specific to your device
- Biosensors to indicate stress levels
- Eye tracking to understand concentration (especially good for Instructions For Use design)
- Bespoke diary studies with cultural probes
- Digital diary studies for smart phone literate populations
