Research Guides: User Experience: Use the UX Lab

Alumnae Gym Spaces

AG 306 = main collaboration and study space of the UX lab
Used for scheduled study sessions, training. Drop-in and reserved time, Monday - Friday.

AG 305 = usability testing space with specialized equipment for recording sessions.
Many UX books are available for consultation. Also provides a private space for user interviews.

AVAILABILITY

The spaces are available to Smith community. Participants join scheduled sessions by appointment.

For UX consultation, go to the Libraries Ask Us page or use the Schedule Appointment option on this guide to meet with Sika Berger, User Experience Librarian (she/her).

Regular drop-in hours will be offered beginning Spring 2024.

Activities

Use the UX Lab space in ways that fit with your project to create, assess, test, analyze, or explore.

AG Room 306 is also a meeting space for various stages of user resarch and for learning about UX.

Set up a consultation to learn more and we'll help you get started.

What you can do in the UX Lab: user experience project planning, UX training, usability studies, interviews, focus groups, consultation, analysis and presentation

Tools

The UX Lab has fixed and portable equipment for recruitment, usability testing, and recording.

AG 305: Usability testing room has two workstations with one adjustable height desk.

AG 306: Meeting space for consultation, planning, and managing UX sessions..

Arrange tables and chairs for individual, small and medium groups, interviews and more.

Use software while learning, for recording, and to analyze data gathered in the Lab or elsewhere.

Check out print and online resources on UX methods and tools.

Computers and wall mounted display
Laptop and iPad
Stands for use with iPads
Portable HD document camera
GoPro Camera and tripod
Supplies for recruitment and UX studies