Comments on: The Power of Prediction http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/ UIE\'s latest insights on the world of design Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:20:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Benjamin Ho http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-77159 Benjamin Ho Thu, 24 May 2007 20:23:46 +0000 http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-77159 With this approach, just be certain you're not "causing" your predictions to come true. The adage of "you manifest what you think about" is actually very powerful. I'd rather stay present in the moment and pay attention to everything - that's why there are multiple observers - to catch what you missed. With this approach, just be certain you’re not “causing” your predictions to come true. The adage of “you manifest what you think about” is actually very powerful. I’d rather stay present in the moment and pay attention to everything - that’s why there are multiple observers - to catch what you missed.

]]> By: cath http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-76963 cath Tue, 15 May 2007 12:11:32 +0000 http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-76963 I like this idea that the team gets together to predict behaviours and outcomes before the testing. It may spark more interest in the actual results and solutions, prompting further discussion across disciplines. (Always a good thing) I have been in the industry as a designer and now full time user experiecne architect, for 17 years and i have learned that although my experience helps, there will usually be something that surprises, or was not anticipated, even if it's small. I like this idea that the team gets together to predict behaviours and outcomes before the testing. It may spark more interest in the actual results and solutions, prompting further discussion across disciplines. (Always a good thing) I have been in the industry as a designer and now full time user experiecne architect, for 17 years and i have learned that although my experience helps, there will usually be something that surprises, or was not anticipated, even if it’s small.

]]> By: Jared Spool http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-76953 Jared Spool Mon, 14 May 2007 15:35:10 +0000 http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-76953 Sarah, You're correct. You can use this to help validate future predictive scenarios. However, don't be surprised if, the first few times you try this, you find your ability to predict isn't a whole lot better than the rest of the team. I know that my prediction ability is pretty poor, which is why I keep needing to watch real users do real tasks with the design. And, I've been watching users for almost 30 years. Sarah,

You’re correct. You can use this to help validate future predictive scenarios.

However, don’t be surprised if, the first few times you try this, you find your ability to predict isn’t a whole lot better than the rest of the team.

I know that my prediction ability is pretty poor, which is why I keep needing to watch real users do real tasks with the design. And, I’ve been watching users for almost 30 years.

]]> By: Sarah McFather http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-76952 Sarah McFather Mon, 14 May 2007 15:23:18 +0000 http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2007/05/10/the-power-of-prediction/#comment-76952 This is an interesting approach. I'm an IA and it's my job to make recommendations about a site and its usability, especially if there is no budget for testing. But there have been times when project team members (and not just the design team!) have doubted my recommendation for a feature needing improvement. Not only does this approach promote greater interest in testing, but it can also help to validate future predictions that IAs so often have to defend. This is an interesting approach.

I’m an IA and it’s my job to make recommendations about a site and its usability, especially if there is no budget for testing. But there have been times when project team members (and not just the design team!) have doubted my recommendation for a feature needing improvement.

Not only does this approach promote greater interest in testing, but it can also help to validate future predictions that IAs so often have to defend.

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