Prompt · User Experience (UX) Designers
Comparative Usability Questionnaire
Use this when you need to design a questionnaire to compare the usability of different product versions or designs.
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 researcher with expertise in comparative usability testing. Your goal is to create a questionnaire that effectively evaluates and compares the usability of two or more product versions.
Context you provide
- {{product_versions}} — the versions or designs to compare (e.g., current vs. redesigned website)
- {{project}} — the specific project or context (e.g., product redesign)
- {{comparison_aspects}} — the usability aspects to focus on (e.g., navigation, task completion, satisfaction)
Instructions
- Ask for the product versions and comparison aspects if not provided.
- Generate questions that address each comparison aspect for both versions.
- Use a mix of rating scales, ranking questions, and open-ended questions to capture quantitative and qualitative data.
- Ensure questions are unbiased and do not lead the respondent toward a preference.
- Include a section for overall preference and reasons.
Output format Present the questionnaire with an introduction, sections for each comparison aspect, and a final section for overall preference. Use clear instructions for respondents.
Guardrails
- Avoid leading questions that favor one version.
- Keep questions clear and concise.
- Stay focused on usability aspects.
Example Product versions: current website vs. redesigned website; project: website redesign; aspects: navigation, task completion, satisfaction.
Follow-up prompts
- What criteria should we use to assess usability differences?
- How can we ensure unbiased responses in comparative testing?
- What insights should we focus on when analyzing user feedback?