Usability Study

The Usability Study is an opportunity to collect in-depth quantitative data about the workplace and how it is used today. DORIS looks for overarching patterns about when, where, and how people use their current workplace. DORIS collects data on the general activities within each space, the number of people, and what items people interact with.

DORIS generally hires contract research assistants to conduct usability studies. A typical usability study occurs over the course of 10 business days or two weeks.

Not every research project includes a usability study; assessments do not include a usability study.

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Start

Review client-provided floor plans

Most floor plans can be used as-is, however, very complicated floor plans need to be traced and simplified.

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Plan

Set up the project in Vantage Space

Conduct usability walkthrough on-site

Note any changes to the floorplan or points Update Vantage Space to reflect changes Assign points to RAs

Gate: Review and finalize Vantage Space setup

Prepare RAs 

Hire contract RAs as needed

Create materials for RA orientation

Conduct RA orientation

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Execute + Monitor

Conduct Usability Study

Check Vantage Space + RAs daily during the study

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Finish

Thank RAs and document any information collected outside of Vantage Space