Why 'Simulate' AI user tests with Velocity?
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Simulated users offer a ton of benefits to supercharge your design workflow:
Speed and Availability: Imagine 24/7 feedback. With simulated users, you're not waiting for recruitment, scheduling, or actual test sessions.
Cost-Effective: Traditional user testing, primarily through third-party services, can be pricey, often costing $1-$5 per user or with actual experts far more! Simulated users, on the other hand, are significantly cheaper, always under $1 per simulation. This means you can run many more tests, more frequently, without burning through your budget.
Early-Stage Insights: One of the most significant advantages is the ability to use them as "thinking partners" in the earliest stages of your design. You don't need a polished, complete prototype. In fact, using simulations when your designs are still rough around the edges is ideal. They can quickly uncover unclear interfaces or unintended gaps, helping you refine your design before it's too late (and costly) to make changes.
A smart alternative to "Random clickers": Unless they are your actual audience less-than-ideal human testers are just trying to get through a test as quickly as possible, leading to superficial or unhelpful feedback. Simulated users are designed to replace these "random clickers," providing a more consistent and focused assessment of your prototype's usability. They're not a substitute for testing with your actual target users, but they're a massive upgrade from low-quality human feedback.
Always better than nothing: When access to real users is limited, running simulations is always better than relying on assumptions or having no evidence at all. They provide directional feedback that helps you iterate with more confidence.
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