For Testers

Everything you need to know as a tester.

You want to try out new digital products, share your opinion, and help improve them in a very concrete way? Then the Usability Testessen is exactly the right place for you, even without any prior knowledge!

On this page, you’ll find out what to expect, how a Testessen works, and why it’s worth joining.

What is a Usability Testessen?

The Usability Testessen is a relaxed, low-threshold event where people test digital products like apps, websites, software, or prototypes and give feedback directly to the developers. All very uncomplicated and in a relaxed atmosphere.

The whole thing is like speed dating between users and teams from startups, agencies, or larger companies. Except here it’s not about flirting, but about honest feedback on digital products.

And: there’s pizza and drinks.

Who can participate?

Everyone! You don’t need any technical knowledge, no design experience, and you don’t have to be an expert on apps or websites. On the contrary: your perspective as an everyday user is especially valuable.

Age, profession, background, none of that matters. The main thing is that you want to participate and share your impressions.

Important: You don’t need to bring your own hardware. Everything you need for testing, whether laptop, tablet, or smartphone, will be provided on site by the respective team.

How a Testessen works

Because Usability Testessen events are organized by individual organizing teams in different cities and regions, there may be small differences from place to place. But in general, a Testessen goes something like this:

1. Arrive & eat pizza

We start nice and relaxed. There’s pizza and drinks, you meet other participants, and you get a short introduction.

2. Test sessions

You take a seat at a table. A team is waiting there with a digital product, for example an app or a prototype. You’re given small tasks to try to complete, such as “Find the contact page” or “Sign up.” Meanwhile, the team observes how you proceed and asks you questions. After 12 minutes, you move to the next table.

3. Multiple rounds

You test at 6 tables. After that, you’re done, or you stay to chat.

4. Done!

No obligation, no follow-up effort. You simply participated, ate pizza, gave feedback, done.

What’s in it for you?

Insight into new products

You discover apps, tools, and prototypes that are still in development, often even before the official launch.

You are heard

Your opinion matters. With your feedback, you concretely help make products better and more usable.

Casual networking

You meet exciting people from the digital world: designers, developers, other testers, founding teams, …

And yes: pizza and drinks. Free. Honestly, that’s not entirely unimportant either.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to prepare?

No. All you need is curiosity. You’ll be told on site what to do.

What happens to my feedback?

Your feedback is recorded directly by the respective team and often flows directly into further development. Nothing is published, and you don’t need to worry about “doing something wrong.”

Does it cost anything?

No. Neither participation nor pizza and drinks cost you anything.

What do I need to bring?

Nothing except yourself. And maybe a bit of good mood.

Curious?

Then just check when the next Testessen is happening near you and sign up directly.

We look forward to seeing you!