UX Audit: A Comprehensive Review of Methodologies and Best Practices for Evaluating User Experiences
January 2024, Vol. 2, No. 1, Issue
Author(s)
Dr. Anupam Rana (Associate Professor, NIFT Shillong, Meghalaya, India)
Abstract
User experience (UX) is crucial to modern-day digital products and services. A UX audit evaluates the UX of an application, website, or digital product by analyzing user data, conducting heuristic evaluations, and identifying areas for improvement. This review paper aims to outline UX audits, including their benefits, key components, and steps involved in the process. The research also discusses the importance of using empirical data in UX audits and how to measure the success of a UX audit. Additionally, the paper highlights UX auditors’ challenges and provides recommendations for overcoming them.
Keywords
UX audit, User experience, Digital products, Heuristic evaluations, Empirical data.
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Pages : 52-65
Citation
Rana, A. (2024). UX Audit: A Comprehensive Review of Methodologies and Best Practices for Evaluating User Experience. International Journal of Arts Architecture & Design, 2(1), 52-65. doi.org/10.62030/2024JanuaryArticle4
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