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Date Published
Author
Charlotte Swan
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1642
Language
English
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Summary

In the early 2000s, Google's researchers developed the HEART framework to enhance user experience measurement by integrating data-driven and user-centered metrics, which was a shift from business-centered goals. This framework focuses on Happiness, Engagement, Activation, Retention, and Task success, allowing app developers to track user experience quantitatively and qualitatively. The process involves setting clear goals, identifying specific signals to gauge success, and selecting measurable metrics relevant to the app's objectives while considering user behavior and attitudes. Google's Goals-Signals-Metrics approach guides app developers in choosing metrics that align with their goals, ensuring that insights are actionable. The framework's adaptability and comprehensive nature make it a valuable tool for evaluating user experience, as demonstrated through various Google case studies, such as updates to Google Maps and Gmail, where user feedback and behavior informed design decisions and improvements.