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Usability Panel
Join the Ohio State Usability Panel and help us improve the digital experience for students, faculty and staff. We’re seeking feedback on new websites and apps—no special experience needed. Often remote, and always interesting, usability testing sessions are short, easy and fun.
Student Panel
No experience necessary. Students of all kinds can share opinions about websites and apps.
Staff and Faculty Panel
Your opinion can guide websites in large and small ways. Join the panel for remote activities and questions.
Question
How often will I receive a usability test?
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You'll be randomly selected for tests or questions as they are prepared. You can expect 4-5 usability exercises or questions a year.
Question
Can I get off the panel if I change my mind?
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Yes. You can always unsubscribe from the panel and the email invitations. Simply send an email to userexperience@osu.edu and we can remove you from invitatations.
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What kinds of things are tested?
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We're glad you asked. Usability tests can take many forms.
- Design concepts or user interface tests. You’ll help us pick the best ways to show different things.
- First-click or navigation tests. This will enable us to ensure relevant content is findable on web pages.
- Information. The way you experience content provides us an understanding of how web page content can be perceived.
Some tests will be one or two simple questions. Some will be invitations to provide a more thorough explanation.
Get answers to your design questions. Can your unit benefit from a study? Contact userexperience@osu.edu to see if your design questions are a fit for the Ohio State Usability Panel.
Last updated: Oct. 23, 2025