UX Audit

Current state issues

Document observed issues with severity: Critical, High, Medium, Low.

Heuristic violations (Nielsen’s 10)

Note violations for each heuristic. Leave blank if not applicable.

1. 1
   Visibility of system status

   Keep users informed through appropriate feedback within a reasonable time.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
2. 2
   Match between system and the real world

   Use familiar concepts, language, and conventions; avoid jargon.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
3. 3
   User control and freedom

   Support undo, redo, and clear exit paths from unintended states.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
4. 4
   Consistency and standards

   Follow platform and internal conventions; don’t make users guess.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
5. 5
   Error prevention

   Prevent errors with constraints, confirmations, and clear affordances.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
6. 6
   Recognition rather than recall

   Minimize memory load; make options and instructions visible or easily retrievable.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
7. 7
   Flexibility and efficiency of use

   Support both novices and experts (shortcuts, accelerators, customization).

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
8. 8
   Aesthetic and minimalist design

   Avoid irrelevant information; every element should have a purpose.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
9. 9
   Help users recognize, diagnose, and recover from errors

   Use plain language; suggest constructive, specific solutions.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
10. 10
    Help and documentation

    Provide easy-to-find, task-focused help when needed.

    N/A Pass Fail

    Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3

WCAG accessibility compliance

Check pass/fail and add notes. Level A and AA criteria are included.

1. 1
   1.1.1 Non-text content A

   Provide text alternatives for images, icons, and charts.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
2. 2
   1.3.1 Info and relationships A

   Ensure headings, labels, and relationships are programmatically determinable.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
3. 3
   1.4.3 Contrast (minimum) AA

   Text contrast ratio meets minimums (4.5:1 normal; 3:1 large).

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
4. 4
   2.1.1 Keyboard A

   All functionality is available via keyboard.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
5. 5
   2.4.3 Focus order A

   Focus order is logical and predictable.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
6. 6
   2.4.7 Focus visible AA

   Keyboard focus indicator is visible.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
7. 7
   3.3.1 Error identification A

   Errors are identified and described in text.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3
8. 8
   4.1.2 Name, role, value A

   UI components expose accessible name, role, and value.

   N/A Pass Fail

   Critical High Medium Low P1 P2 P3