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Task Analysis

UX Design

What is Task Analysis

Task Analysis is a systematic process of understanding how users complete specific tasks or achieve goals. It breaks down complex activities into smaller, manageable steps to understand user behavior, needs, and potential obstacles.

Types of Task Analysis

Common approaches include:

  • Hierarchical Task Analysis: Breaking tasks into subtasks and operations
  • Cognitive Task Analysis: Understanding mental processes and decision-making
  • Sequential Task Analysis: Mapping the order of steps in a process
  • Time-Motion Analysis: Studying efficiency and physical movements

When to conduct Task Analysis

Perform task analysis during early design phases, when optimizing existing processes, or when developing training materials. It's particularly valuable for complex workflows, critical operations, or when designing for specialized user groups.

Benefits of Task Analysis

This method helps identify inefficiencies and pain points, informs interface design decisions, improves user workflows, and ensures all necessary steps are considered in the design process. It provides a foundation for creating more intuitive and efficient user experiences.

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