Feature and Product Development
Interface Jeopardy
Interface Jeopardy is a gamified brainstorming technique where team members answer questions related to the user interface and experience of a product in the format of the game show "Jeopardy." This activity focuses on exploring knowledge gaps, misunderstandings, and opportunities for interface improvement through competition and collaboration.
EFFORT
Medium
Preparing a well-organized game with relevant and challenging questions takes considerable effort, but the actual session can be conducted relatively quickly.
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
The main challenge lies in designing insightful questions and facilitating a game that balances fun with productive discussions.
IMPLEMENTATION
Create Categories: Develop categories that cover various aspects of the user interface, such as Usability, Errors, Navigation, and User Feedback.
Formulate Questions: Design questions (framed as answers) for each category that provoke thought about the existing interface and potential improvements.
Set Up the Game: Arrange a game board (digital or physical) with categories and point values. Prepare tools for participants to submit their responses.
Play the Game: Team members select categories and point values, responding to the prompts. Correct insights or innovative ideas score points.
Encourage Discussion: After each response, facilitate a brief discussion to explore the idea further and evaluate its practicality and impact.
Document Insights: Capture all the discussions and ideas generated during the game for further analysis and action.
BENEFITS
Engages team members in a fun and interactive way, boosting participation and enthusiasm.
Helps identify and address misconceptions or overlooked issues in the user interface.
Encourages creative and critical thinking about how to improve product usability and user experience.
CHALLENGES
Requires careful preparation to ensure the questions are meaningful and cover the interface comprehensively.
Keeping the game focused and productive can be challenging, especially with larger groups.
There is a risk of focusing too much on competitive aspects rather than constructive outcomes.
RECOMMENDED TEAM MEMBERS
Product Manager, UI/UX Designer, Engineering, QA
DELIVERABLES
A detailed list of insights and ideas for improving the user interface, categorized by game categories.
A session summary that highlights key takeaways and potential action points.
Recommendations for UI improvements based on the game outcomes.
Interface Jeopardy is an innovative approach to engaging team members in user interface evaluation and improvement, making complex discussions accessible and enjoyable through gamification.
Stay tuned for an upcoming template.