Creating a user-friendly questionnaire is essential for gathering valuable insights while ensuring a smooth experience for respondents. In my recent experience with the “Meine Blutspende” app, I encountered significant pain points that highlighted the importance of effective design in questionnaire development. This is why I want to specifically focus on the questionnaire part for my final prototype.
One of the main issues was the terrible formatting of the questionnaire. The red background combined with poorly chosen font colors made the text difficult to read. This lack of readability can lead to frustration and disengagement, causing users to abandon the questionnaire before completion. Proper contrast between text and background is crucial to ensure clarity and maintain user attention.
Additionally, the center-aligned text contributed to the readability problem. Left-aligned text is generally easier for users to follow, as it allows for a more natural reading flow. When designing questionnaires, it’s vital to consider typography choices and alignment to enhance user comprehension.
Another critical aspect of questionnaire design is the clarity of the questions themselves. Users should be able to quickly understand what is being asked without ambiguity. This can be achieved by using straightforward language, avoiding jargon, and breaking down complex questions into simpler, more digestible parts. Providing examples or context can also help clarify what is being asked.
Questionnaire Checklist
I’ve created a checklist for my final prototype to help me focus on the main points of creating a clear questionnaire.
- Clear Purpose
- = to determine if an individual is eligible to donate blood.
- Provide explanation: Align each question with eligibility criteria established by health authorities.
- User-Friendly Formatting
- Use a clear, readable font size and style.
- Ensure high contrast between text and background colors for readability.
- Keep the layout simple and organized, avoiding clutter.
- Logical Flow
- Organize questions in a logical sequence (personal details, health history, travel history).
- Group related questions together (medical conditions, medications).
- Question Clarity
- Use straightforward language and avoid medical jargon.
- Phrase questions clearly to minimize confusion
- Question Types
- Utilize a mix of question types (yes/no, multiple-choice) for variety and engagement.
- Progress Indicators
- Progress bar or percentage indicator to show how many questions have been completed.
- Clearly display the total number of questions at the top.
- User Engagement
- Use engaging visuals or icons to make the questionnaire more appealing.
- Accessibility Considerations
- Ensure the questionnaire is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities (e.g., screen reader compatibility).
- Use simple language and avoid overly complex sentence structures.
- Thank You and Follow-Up
- Conclude with a thank-you message, acknowledging the respondent’s time and effort.
- Provide information on the next steps or how to proceed if they are eligible to donate.
Inspo
https://dribbble.com/shots/25655004-Personalized-Nutrition-Questionnaire-UI
https://dribbble.com/shots/25655004-Personalized-Nutrition-Questionnaire-UI
https://dribbble.com/shots/22995446-Form-progress-pills
https://dribbble.com/shots/9985976-Questionnaire
Quick design
My experience with the “Meine Blutspende” app underscored these points, demonstrating how poor design can hinder user engagement. Ignore the colors please. I’m also not sure about the category pills.
Anyway… tomorrow is my donation appointment. Let’s see hoe that goes. I know my last post will be late but at least I’m donating blood, what about you???
