Want to find usability problems before they frustrate your users?
That’s where heuristic evaluation comes in — a quick, expert-based method that delivers powerful UX insights without needing large-scale testing.

In this episode of HCI Explained, we explore how heuristic evaluation works and why it’s a must-have in every UX toolkit:

• What heuristic evaluation is and how it helps spot usability issues.

• Nielsen’s 10 usability heuristics, explained with simple, real-world examples.

• Step-by-step process: gathering evaluators, reviewing the interface, logging problems, and prioritising fixes.

• Quick wins: fast, low-cost, and highly effective for improving user experience.

• Limitations: why expert judgment should complement, not replace, user testing.

💡 Heuristic evaluation is all about achieving quick wins in UX — making products more intuitive, consistent, and user-friendly from the start.

👉 Tune in to discover how you can apply heuristic evaluation today to improve your designs.