Overview

Systematically evaluate a digital interface against Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics with this structured evaluation template. Designed for UX researchers, designers, and product teams, this template guides evaluators through each heuristic and provides a workspace for documenting findings, severity ratings, and recommendations.

Key Features

• All 10 Nielsen heuristics pre-labeled as evaluation categories
• Screenshot upload zone for adding interface evidence
• Severity rating scale (0–4) for each finding
• Issue description and recommendation fields per heuristic
• Summary section for prioritized findings and a severity heat map

How to Use

1. Upload screenshots of the interface being evaluated using the File Upload tool — place them in the evidence zones next to the relevant heuristic
2. For each heuristic, add observations as sticky notes — describe the issue and where it occurs
3. Rate each issue using the 1–4 severity scale by adding a colored label: 1 (cosmetic) to 4 (usability catastrophe)
4. Use the Connector tool to link related issues across heuristics where violations overlap
5. In the summary section, list the top 5 findings by severity — use dot voting to align with your team on what to fix first

Benefits

A heuristic evaluation catches usability problems before they reach users — without requiring any test participants. This template structures the review so findings are consistent, documented, and ready to act on.