Prototype Usability Debrief Survey

Welcome, and thank you for participating in this usability session debrief. This short survey (approximately 12 minutes) asks about your experience with the prototype you just tested. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest impressions. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate to improve the product. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time.

Have you tested interactive prototypes before today?

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

Which device did you primarily use during this session?

• Desktop or laptop
• Smartphone
• Tablet
• Other

Which browser did you use during this session?

• Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Edge
• Other
• Not sure

Now think about the main task you were asked to complete during this session.

Were you able to complete the main task in this session?

• Completed without issues
• Completed with minor issues
• Completed with major issues
• Partially completed
• Could not complete
• Did not attempt

Approximately how long did it take you to finish or stop the main task?

• Less than 1 minute
• 1–2 minutes
• 3–5 minutes
• 6–10 minutes
• More than 10 minutes
• Not sure

How easy or difficult was the main task to complete?

How many errors or restarts did you experience during the main task, if any?

• 0 (none)
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4 or more
• Not sure

Did you use any of the following to help you proceed? Select all that apply.

• No help needed
• Used on-screen hints or tooltips
• Retried steps or guessed
• Sought help from someone
• Used search
• Other

The navigation structure was clear and predictable.

Labels and instructions were easy to understand.

The visual design helped me focus on the right actions.

The overall flow of steps felt logical and efficient.

In one sentence, what did the main flow help you accomplish?

Which of the following obstacles, if any, did you encounter during the task? Select all that apply.

• Couldn't find the right feature
• Unclear wording or labels
• Navigation felt inconsistent
• Buttons or links didn't work
• Pages loaded slowly
• Too much visual clutter
• Form or validation issues
• No obstacles
• Other

If you encountered any friction during the task, please briefly describe the most significant point.

If you could change one thing about this prototype, what would you change first?

• Make labels clearer
• Simplify navigation
• Improve visibility of the primary action
• Reduce the number of steps
• Improve error messages and guidance
• Increase contrast and visual hierarchy
• Nothing—it works as is
• Other

Overall, how satisfied are you with the prototype experience?

How likely are you to recommend this product to a colleague, based on what you experienced today?

We'd like to learn a bit more about your experience. A short follow-up conversation will ask a couple of questions based on your earlier responses.

Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about your experience with the prototype?

What is your age?

• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65+
• Prefer not to say

Which best describes your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer not to say

In which region do you currently live?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America and the Caribbean
• Middle East
• North America
• Oceania
• Prefer not to say

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High school or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Postgraduate degree
• Other
• Prefer not to say

What is your current employment status?

• Employed full-time
• Employed part-time
• Self-employed
• Student
• Homemaker or caregiver
• Unemployed and seeking work
• Retired
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for your time—your feedback will directly help us improve this prototype!