Usability Assessment Framework for Usability Testing
of a Software Application
Journal:
GRENZE International Journal of Engineering and Technology
Authors:
Nisha. N. Kamble, C. H. Patil, S. M.Mali
Volume:
10
Issue:
1
Grenze ID:
01.GIJET.10.1.555
Pages:
1893-1900
Abstract
User experience is one of the key aspects nowadays in any successful web-based or
Mobile based application. Usability is a measure of a software application or product that is
calculated based on its users and it defines the easiness, efficiency of the application usage with
user satisfaction. Look and feel and the navigation defines the usability of the application. The
complex workflow or user actions can be made simple with the thoughtful User interface. A
systematic study and strategy defined for the usability aspects will take the application usage to
the next level. There are various proven frameworks available for improving usability. HCD
framework, also known as Human Centered Design, is one of the impactful frameworks which
focuses on understanding the end user for their needs, constraints, and behaviors. Design
Thinking is another framework that helps in designing user-centric applications in a way that is
intuitive and natural. This paper is focusing on defining the process for usability measurement.
A complete framework for the usability parameter definition and its measurement at various
levels of the application development phase is explained in detail in this paper. There is a wider
literature review done for the proposed strategy, the details will be provided along with a
comparative study