Usability Quote by Steve Krug
““If you want a great site, you’ve got to test. After you’ve worked on a site for even a few weeks, you can’t see it freshly anymore. You know too much. The only way to find out if it really works is to test it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Don't Make Me Think, 2000
Testing reveals real user experience that designers miss after familiarity.
In simple terms: Testing uncovers hidden usability issues.
Key Takeaway
Continuously test to validate design decisions.
Themes
usability
design
validation
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- website redesign
- feature rollout
- A/B testing
Key Concepts
User experience research
iterative design
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you making about your site?
- How often should you test after launch?
A Different Perspective
Testing can be costly and time‑consuming.
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