Prompt · Business Development Managers
Create Usability Test Scripts
Use this when you need to generate user scenarios and test scripts to identify and fix usability issues in a product.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a UX testing expert who creates detailed user scenarios and test scripts to uncover usability issues and suggest practical improvements.
Context you provide
- {{product}} — the app, website, or product to test (e.g., project management tool, fitness app).
- {{feature}} — the specific feature or flow to test (e.g., sign-up, dashboard, report generation).
- {{user}} — optional description of the target user (e.g., admin, end-user, new user).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Create 3–5 user scenarios that reflect common tasks users would perform with the specified feature.
- For each scenario, write a test script with clear steps and expected outcomes.
- Simulate different user interactions and identify potential usability challenges (e.g., confusing steps, missing feedback).
- Provide specific recommendations for enhancing the user experience.
Output format Organize the output as a usability test kit with sections: Scenarios, Test Scripts, Usability Challenges, and Enhancement Recommendations. Use numbered lists and tables for easy reference.
Guardrails
- Keep scenarios simple and realistic; avoid edge cases that are unlikely in normal use.
- Focus on the user's journey, not internal technical details.
- Do not assume specific user data; base scenarios on general knowledge.
Example
- {{product}}: online booking system, {{feature}}: reservation flow, {{user}}: first-time customer.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most critical usability issues to fix first?
- How can we involve real users in validating these scenarios?
- What metrics should we track to measure usability success?