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heat map
By Carol Barnum September 18, 2025
Discover how usability testing improves design & user satisfaction. Essential for success—learn more today!
global standards
By Carol Barnum September 12, 2025
Learn how to achieve global compliance in medical device development by meeting IEC 62366-1 and FDA human factors standards. Explore best practices for usability testing and regulatory success.
Nurse in blue scrubs attending to a woman in a hospital bed; medical equipment in the room.
By Carol Barnum July 11, 2025
Navigating the regulatory landscape of medical devices can be a challenging endeavor. For companies aiming to bring innovative solutions to market, meeting FDA regulatory requirements is a critical milestone. But as anyone in the industry knows, even a minor misstep can lead to delays, increased costs, or even product rejection.  One of the most effective ways to avoid these setbacks? Incorporate usability testing into your development process. Usability testing not only ensures that your device meets user needs but also helps identify and mitigate risks that could raise red flags during FDA reviews. Here’s why usability testing is essential and how it can safeguard your path to approval.
ecommerce
By Carol Barnum June 6, 2025
Boost sales & improve CX with 5 top UX research methods like interviews, usability testing, & heatmaps. Discover how—Start now!
Hand pricking finger for blood glucose test; meter, lancet, stethoscope on wooden table.
By Carol Barnum May 9, 2025
Master human factors validation for medical devices. Improve safety, usability & FDA compliance. Learn how to minimize errors—Start today!
people using a phone
By Carol Barnum April 15, 2025
Discover budget-friendly UX research tips for startups. Use affordable tools, remote testing, & creative strategies to improve user experience!
caregiver using a medical device
By Carol Barnum March 13, 2025
Bring your medical device to market with confidence. Comply with FDA guidance, improve usability, and reduce errors—learn more today!
butterfly on a branch
By Carol Barnum February 7, 2025
Improve product development with usability testing. Identify pain points, refine design, cut costs & boost engagement. Learn the key steps now!
moderated usability testing
By Carol Barnum February 9, 2024
Discover the essentials of usability testing with UX Firm's guide. Improve your product's user experience through iterative design and testing. Start now!
medical device usability testing
By Carol Barnum February 9, 2024
Start your medical device usability testing for FDA submission. Explore our human factors validation services—contact us to learn more!
two dogs
By Carol Barnum August 18, 2023
Learn tips for remote moderated usability testing to enhance UX and seamlessly integrate it into your development process. Start now!
product reaction cards
By Carol Barnum December 22, 2022
Learn the history & background of Microsoft's product reaction cards as part of the Microsoft Desirability Toolkit in usability testing. Contact UX Firm for a free consultation.
Woman on laptop
By Carol Barnum November 16, 2022
Discover the best UX research tools for your project—usability testing, expert reviews, diary studies, and more. Contact UX Firm today!
personas in business
By Carol Barnum July 26, 2022
Persona creation starts with real data—but what if there's none? Learn how UX Firm tackled this challenge. Contact us to find out more!
what is a ux company
By Carol Barnum February 23, 2022
Learn what a user experience company does and what a UX designer and UX researcher does. Contact UX Firm to support your UX research needs!
user testing
By Carol Barnum March 24, 2021
A successful portal design is based on a remote moderated usability test of competitors' sites. Contact us to learn more!
owl
By Carol Barnum February 20, 2020
Moderation styles vary in usability testing. Explore our best practices for effective moderation—contact us to learn more!
FDA clearance for syringes
By Carol Barnum July 16, 2019
Discover how UX Firm conducted a human factors evaluation, ensuring a successful FDA 510(k) submission. Contact us to learn more!
usability testing participants
By Carol Barnum October 3, 2017
Medical device usability testing often involves participants with unique needs. From service animals to mobility challenges, learn to handle diverse situations smoothly. Start now.
customer journey map
By Carol Barnum February 17, 2016
Customer journey mapping is a story-telling technique to gain insight into user experience at all touch points. Contact UX Firm to learn more!
brain research
By Carol Barnum April 30, 2015
Discover gender preferences in home security buying. UX Firm's home visits revealed key insights—contact us to learn more!