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Optimize Your Product with User Testing.

User Testing gives CTOs and CPOs evidence-based UX insights before development commits to a direction.

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Geberit
Toyota
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Chooose
Omnipack
Lexolve

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Users struggle but we cannot see why.
UX problems surface only after launch.
We try to use AI to gather insights but they lack business context.
Rework after launch is too expensive.
Stakeholders disagree on what users need.
What is User Testing?

What is User Testing?

User Testing is a structured process in which real users engage with your product or prototype and complete predefined scenarios. We observe, record, and analyze their behavior in real time.

The goal is not to confirm that your product works. It is to find out where users struggle, what they misunderstand, and what stops them from completing key actions. You receive concrete, prioritized recommendations before production code is written or before a feature goes live.

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Our process & deliverables

01

Planning and Setup

We define the user personas to test, establish the hypotheses we want to validate, and build the test scenarios. We prepare the prototype, recruit participants from your target group, and schedule sessions. Nothing is left to chance before the first user sits down.

USER PERSONA DEFINITIONHYPOTHESIS SCOPINGTEST SCENARIO DESIGNPROTOTYPE PREPARATION

02

Data Collection

We conduct online sessions with a minimum of 5 participants per user persona for results to be statistically meaningful. AI-assisted analysis helps us identify behavioral patterns across sessions faster, so key insights surface sooner. Every session is recorded with video and annotated notes highlighting critical moments of user interaction.

MODERATED USER SESSIONSSESSION RECORDING AND ANNOTATIONBEHAVIORAL PATTERN ANALYSISCROSS-SESSION DATA SYNTHESISPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

03

Analysis and Handover

We analyze all session data, identify the most critical UX issues, and translate findings into clear, prioritized recommendations. You receive a full report of your product.

FULL USER TESTING REPORTUX ISSUE PRIORITIZATIONIMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONSPROTOTYPE ITERATION NOTESCONCLUSIONS FOR NEXT DEVELOPMENT STEPS

4 reasons enterprise teams test before they build.

Flaws are fixed when they are cheap to fix.

UX issues discovered at the prototype stage cost a fraction of what they cost after launch. You catch problems at the point where fixing them takes hours, not weeks of rework.

Development starts with validated UX.

Every key user flow has been tested and confirmed before a sprint begins. That clarity reduces costly mid-development corrections.

You reduce the risk of post-launch rework.

Products that have not been tested with real users frequently require expensive redesigns after release. User Testing gives you the evidence to prevent that before it happens.

You understand how users actually think.

Observation reveals behavior that surveys and analytics cannot. You learn what confuses users, what they ignore, and what they value directly from watching them use the product.

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User Testing is an essential step in optimizing products before development. At SH, we help our clients identify critical UX issues early, saving time, reducing costs, and ensuring a successful product launch.

Alex Stasiak

Alex Stasiak

Co-Founder at Startup House

Frequently asked questions

What is user testing and why does it matter before development?

User Testing is a structured process in which real users interact with your product or prototype while we observe and document their behavior. It matters before development because UX issues are exponentially cheaper to fix at the prototype stage than after production code has been written. Enterprise teams that skip this step frequently pay for it in post-launch rework.

How long does a user testing engagement take?

A typical user testing engagement with SH runs 2 to 4 weeks from planning through final report delivery. Timeline depends on the number of user personas being tested and the complexity of the scenarios. We can discuss a condensed version for teams with tighter deadlines.

Do I need a prototype before user testing?

You need something users can interact with, but it does not need to be a fully functional product. A low-fidelity wireframe or clickable prototype is sufficient for most user testing scenarios. If you do not have one yet, we can help you prepare it as part of the process.

How many users are needed for valid results?

We test with a minimum of 5 participants per user persona. Research consistently shows that 5 users identify the majority of usability issues in a given interface. For products with multiple distinct user groups, we test each persona separately to ensure the findings are relevant to each audience.

What kind of feedback does user testing produce?

User testing produces behavioral evidence, not just opinions. You see where users hesitate, where they make errors, and what they say out loud when they encounter friction. The output is a full report with prioritized UX issues, improvement recommendations, and conclusions for your next development steps.

Can user testing prevent product failure?

It significantly reduces the risk of building something users cannot or will not use. It does not guarantee adoption, but it removes the most common source of avoidable failure: designing for assumptions rather than observed behavior. Enterprise clients use it to protect development budgets and increase confidence in launch decisions.

Can user testing be applied to an existing product, not just a prototype?

Yes. User Testing works at any stage: prototype, MVP, or live product. If you have an existing product with low adoption, high drop-off, or a feature that is generating support tickets, User Testing will tell you exactly why and what to change.

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