A survey for quantifying feedback from assessments of usability
About the Mural System Usability Scale template
The way people feel when using a product is just as important as how they use it. To understand how a design is doing, you need to get both people's opinions and facts. The System Usability Scale (SUS) is a free tool designed by John Brooke for Digital Equipment Corporation. It uses the Likert Scale, which asks people to rate each question on a five-point scale from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree." This is a good way to compare different designs and works well in many areas.
How to calculate results using a System Usability Scale
To calculate the SUS score, the user response for each odd-numbered item is subtracted by 1. For even-numbered items, the user response is subtracted from 5. This will give all the numbers a range of 0 to 4, with 4 being the best response. Finally, the new answers are added up and multiplied by 2.5. If the total score is over 68, it is considered good. This tool is incredibly useful for making sure that the design of a product is user-friendly and efficient.
How to use the Mural SUS template
To use the Mural System Usability Scale template, follow the instructions provided within the template — these will walk you through the process from start to finish.
- Define your goals
- Note down any key tasks associated with your research
- Define the subject for review (this is what your participants will be reviewing)
- Note down each participant’s responses on the SUS (duplicate this section for each participant involved)
- Tally the scores
- Reflect on learnings and brainstorm using the Rose, Thorn, Bud technique (what went well, what needs improvement, and what opportunities there may be to enhance the experience)
Capture feedback and build action items collaboratively
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Asynchronous collaboration
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Sticky notes & text
Add ideas, action items, and more as a sticky note or text box — then change the colors and cluster to identify patterns and new solutions.
Find & filter
Search and filter by color, last edited by, and more to unlock patterns and enhance visual collaboration.
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Outline navigation & instructions
Structure your mural for easy navigation, then add activity instructions for collaborators.
Commenting
Add comments and tag collaborators for smooth asynchronous communication.
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What does the system usability scale measure?
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