Heuristic Evaluation – A sense check of your current usability

2. Time required

Approx 1-2 weeks. It can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project.

3. What you receive

A presented Heuristic Evaluation report that outlines the usability issues identified during the evaluation, along with recommendations for how to address them.

The report may also include a severity rating for each identified issue, to help prioritise which issues should be addressed first.

4. How to use a Heuristic Evaluation report

Designers and developers can review the report to identify specific usability issues and prioritise which ones to address first.

They can then make changes to the website or application based on the recommendations provided, and conduct further testing to ensure that the changes have improved the overall user experience.

5. The Benefit

The benefits of heuristic evaluation include identifying potential usability issues early in the design process, providing actionable recommendations for improvement, and ultimately improving the overall user experience.

This method can help to reduce the time and cost associated with usability testing and can provide a valuable tool for ongoing evaluation and improvement of the website or application.

6. Approximate cost

From $AU2,400 for an 8-page report. The cost of a heuristic evaluation can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project, the number of evaluators involved, and the amount of time required to complete the evaluation.

Typically, the cost of heuristic evaluation is relatively low compared to other usability testing methods, making it a cost-effective option for identifying usability issues and improving the overall user experience.