Design With Data: Learn How to Get Started with A/B Testing

by Sunandita Nanda • 2 min read

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The design process relies on data in the ideation and prototyping stages, collected through methods like user interviews, usability tests, ethnographic studies and surveys. However, it often happens that research and evaluation take a back seat in the post-launch phase. As a designer, it’s important to evaluate whether your design decisions contribute positively to your core business metrics. And that’s where A/B testing comes in.

A/B testing (also known as split testing and multivariate testing) is a scientific experiment used to test multiple versions of a design or interface to determine which version generates the most conversions. UX and UI designers can use A/B testing to test versions of call-to-action buttons, website copy, form designs and much more.

In fact, A/B testing is such a valuable design evaluation tool that companies have used it to dramatically improve user engagement and conversions—and consequently their revenue. It comes as no surprise that in the world of UX, A/B testing is now one of the most in-demand skills in a designer’s portfolio.

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In this live hour-long webinar, you’ll learn:

  • What A/B testing is and how it goes hand-in-hand with UX design
  • How to get started with A/B testing in your work
  • How to interpret and use the results of your A/B tests
  • Practical examples of A/B testing in action
  • When you should use A/B testing (and when you shouldn’t)

You’ll be taught by Zoltan Kollin, Senior Design Manager at IBM Watson Media. As a UX professional, speaker and educator with over 10 years of experience in the field, Zoltan has a wealth of knowledge about how to use data to optimize your designs.

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