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Tool

Usersence

The Usersence tool is designed to enhance user experience evaluation by collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data through bio-sensors.

Target

Targets adult user experience evaluators who play a crucial role in heritage revitalization. Focuses on those responsible for conducting evaluations tailored to specific constraints and needs.

Resources needed

Requires reliable internet access, power supply, and support for evaluation in the field. Support, tutorials, and documentation will be available in English through written texts and webinars.

Time needed

It is recommended for the evaluation duration to vary between fifteen (15) minutes to thirty-five (35) minutes, including the baseline measurement period.

People needed

Evaluators

Skills needed

Evaluators need knowledge of Human-Computer Interaction or User Experience.Medium-level knowledge is required to interact with the tool.

Impact

Empowers evaluators to efficiently organize and execute evaluations, providing a comprehensive view of user experience. Enables integration of sensor data with questionnaire responses, optimizing and refining user experiences effectively. The tool contributes to the development of innovative design solutions for heritage activation by providing valuable insights into user perceptions and engagement.
How it works

Steps to utlize the tool

Step 1

Decide the evaluation category (location and thus device setup).

Step 2

Prepare your equipement (software and hardware).

Step 3

Record participant with the wearble and mobile devices.

Step 4

Let the user perform the evaluation tasks.

Step 5

Gather Data from the involved devices.

Step 6

Insert Data to the Analysis Command Line Application.

Step 7

Generate participant’s experience chart though the Visualization Application.
Latest updates

Outcomes

Currently, the released tools are being used in pilot cities to foster participatory processes in Ireland, Italy and Greece. Find out more by following the news via the project's official channels.