Goals

  • Determine short- and long- term effects of varying Glass weight distributions on user comfort
  • Determine subjective preference and ranking of weight configurations across four prototypes
  • Identify best prototype options for future hardware version with limited resources

Process

  • Designed experimental paradigm, tasks, and questionnaires
  • Recruited and scheduled participants
  • Preformed usability testing with prototypes
  • Analyzed and reported findings to designers and product managers

Impact

  • Quickly determined best and worst weight configurations in four days 
  • Identified leading factors causing discomfort in prototype designs
  • Identified factors influencing weight perception and preference

Timeframe:
May 2013 - August 2013

Role:
User Experience Research Intern

Methods:
Experimental Design
Questionnaire Design
Statistical Analysis
Usability Testing

Tools:
Google Forms
SPSS

Domains:
Consumer Hardware
Wearable Devices