Testing wearables is fundamentally more complex than any other mobile device class. Wearables become extensions of us, so testing should focus on the total experience of the wearer—the emotional, physical and sensory reactions, including our biases and mindsets. It involves testing in the “real world” of the wearer—when, where, and how the wearer and the device will function together. Using concepts from human-computer interaction design, Gerie Owen and Peter Varhol provide a framework for testing the human experience of wearables. Learn to develop personas by delving into the wearers’...
Peter Varhol
Technology Strategy Research
Peter Varhol is principal technology evangelist at Technology Strategy Research and a consulting QA lead for a leading digital design firm. An accomplished and frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups, Peter’s topics cover software development to testing and application lifecycle. As a technology journalist and thought leader, he has authored hundreds of articles, white papers, and blog posts on software development, testing, and related topics. His past roles include technology journalist, software product manager, software developer, and university professor. Learn more about Peter on his website, on his Cutting Edge Computing blog, and on Twitter @pvarhol.