Heuristic Evaluations with Ben Newbolt

Regulatory UX Alignment

Heuristic Evaluations

Evaluate an interface against recognised usability principles (e.g. Nielsen’s heuristics) to uncover friction, ambiguity, or poor interaction design. This method is quick to implement and effective in highlighting overlooked issues in both early and mature designs.

When to Employ This Service

Use during early design or redesign phases to quickly identify usability issues, accessibility gaps, or inconsistencies before committing to development. Especially useful when time or budget limits broader user testing.

Outcomes & Benefits

Heuristic reviews reveal usability flaws quickly. They’re ideal for time-boxed UX assessments or preparing for product releases.

  • Rapid detection of usability and design inconsistencies

  • Clear prioritisation of fixes

  • Cost-effective alternative to full user testing

  • Greater design consistency across experiences

Approach

I assess the usability of products using industry-recognised heuristics (e.g. Nielsen’s 10). This provides a structured, fast analysis of UX strengths and gaps.

  • Planning: Define focus areas, devices, and evaluators

  • Review: Score and annotate usability issues

  • Analysis: Cluster issues and prioritise by severity

  • Playback: Share summary report and quick-win recommendations

Heuristic Evaluation Review with Ben Newbolt

Typical Deliverables

Discover

  • Evaluation criteria aligned to product goals

Define

  • Annotated findings report

  • Issues tagged by heuristic and severity

Design

  • Fix and enhancement recommendations