UX audit in practice: from friction to fix - Kitty Toft - NDC Oslo 2026
Title history
- UX audit in practice: from friction to fix - Kitty Toft - NDC Oslo 2026 — observed on 20261026-2151 UTC (YouTube)
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Summary
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Critical Evaluation
Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument
The talk provides a clear, step-by-step methodology for UX audits, supported by concrete examples and a demo. The value lies in its practicality and actionable advice that teams can immediately apply. The argumentation is based on the speaker’s professional experience and logical reasoning about costs and benefits, though it lacks external empirical data or references to established UX research. The speaker justifies the need for audits with arguments about saving time, reducing rework, and improving user satisfaction, making a compelling case for regular audits.
Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy
The talk does not cite external sources or studies, relying instead on the speaker’s extensive practical experience. The methodology appears sound and aligns with common UX practices, but the lack of verifiable references limits its scientific rigor. The title accurately matches the content, and the talk is well-structured. The speaker demonstrates a systematic approach and provides tools for documentation, which enhances its credibility. However, the absence of citations to authoritative sources like WCAG or Nielsen’s heuristics could be seen as a missed opportunity for strengthening the theoretical foundation.
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Title / Content Match
The title accurately reflects the content; the talk is indeed about conducting UX audits in practice, from identifying friction to implementing fixes.
Quality & Reliability
7/10
The talk is practical and based on extensive professional experience, but lacks empirical evidence or external references. The methods are sound and actionable.
Key Moments
Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.
- Introduction and speaker background
- Explanation of what an audit is and why it is important
- Setting up the audit: mapping the solution with screenshots
- Conducting a user journey test and identifying issues
- Reviewing UX writing, accessibility, and visual consistency
- Documenting findings, prioritizing, and conclusion
Cited Sources
- NDC Conferences — Conference website where the talk was recorded
- NDC Oslo — Conference event page for NDC Oslo 2026
External References
Contribution & Novelties
The talk contributes a practical, repeatable framework for UX audits, including a Figma template and a Word report template. It emphasizes the importance of creating a shared understanding of usability issues and measuring improvements over time. The speaker illustrates how to systematically map a solution, annotate findings, and present them to teams, which is a valuable addition to the discourse on UX practices.
Pour aller plus loin :
- Nielsen’s 10 Usability Heuristics — Directly relevant to identifying usability issues in audits.
- WCAG 2.1 Guidelines — Essential for evaluating accessibility aspects covered in the talk.
- UX Audit: A Comprehensive Guide — A broader reference on conducting UX audits, complementing the speaker’s approach.
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Radar Profile
The profile shows high information quantity but moderate quality, technical level, and reliability, indicating a practical talk with rich content but limited scientific depth.