Documentation methods
Documenting prototype testing helps teams track what works and what needs improvement. Good documentation captures both successes and problems, creating a clear record for making decisions.
Documentation methods include:
- Observation sheets: noting how people use prototypes
- Testing logs: tracking when and what was tested
- Photo evidence: showing how people interact with services
- Session notes: recording key quotes and reactions
- Issue tracking: listing problems that need solving
- Success metrics: measuring what works well
- Action items: noting changes needed
- Pattern logs: highlighting repeated feedback
Documentation helps teams make evidence-based improvements rather than relying on memory or assumptions. It also helps explain testing results to stakeholders and justify changes.