Human-Centered Design / Method
Cognitive walkthrough
Definition
A usability inspection method in which evaluators step through a task from the perspective of a user and ask whether each action is understandable and discoverable.
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It is useful for finding interaction barriers before or alongside direct user testing.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 2.5.3 Cognitive Walkthroughs (direct)