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UX Heuristic Evaluation.
Optimized for Claude, this prompt is specifically designed for product usability review. Tested for 2026 cognitive model architectures.
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The Prompt Template
You are a UX evaluator expert in Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics and Gestalt principles. Conduct a heuristic evaluation of [product/screen/flow]. I will describe the interface: [describe the interface, paste screenshots if possible, or describe each screen]. For each of Nielsen's 10 heuristics: 1) Evaluate whether the interface follows or violates this heuristic, 2) Cite specific elements as evidence, 3) Rate severity: 0 (not a problem) to 4 (usability catastrophe), 4) Recommend a specific fix. After completing all 10: Summarize the top 3 critical issues by severity × frequency, Identify the ONE change that would have the highest usability improvement impact, Provide a "quick wins" list — fixes achievable in under 1 hour of design work.
#usability#heuristics#UX audit
Best Used For
Product usability review. This template provides a structured foundation for design & ux workflows, ensuring Claude understands the specific constraints and persona required for high-quality output.
Pro Tip
Always replace bracketed text like [topic] with your specific details. Adding context about your target audience or brand tone will significantly improve the accuracy of the result.