Yaystack

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Yaystack is an app where you find recommendations and deals from your friends.

“The best finds from your best friends. Yaystack is a social network for referrals and recommendations.”

Users will post recommendations for their favorite goods and services, and once shared, will activate deals.

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My Role

UX Designer Consultant

Goal

Conduct Usability Testing on beta before product launch

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Usabilty Test Script Guide

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Testing & Key Findings

  • Lack of Clarity on Product Information

    • the users wanted to be able to click on the image for more information on the products, services, experiences
    • few posts had links
    • the home page seemed unorganized and it was unclear if posts were from people they were following
  • Lack of Search Options Create Difficulity Navigating

    • no way to search for specific items
    • no search by location
  • Lack of Confirmation of Actions

    • users wanted confirmation after posting recommendations
    • it is confusing, when adding (inviting) a friend, that the entire slide up menu pulled up
    • a confirmation after sending text invite was wanted, it was unclear if invitation was successfully sent
  • Trust

    • all 3 users would trust a recommendation from a friend
    • 2 out of 3 users would not trust a recommendation from an “influencer” or person of status on social media
user 1 testing
User 1: Full Stack Web Developer
user 2 testing
User 2: UX Designer, Illustrator
user 3 testing
User 3: Software Engineer

Summary Report

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