We cordially invite you to the Usability Test Dinner on 5 November 2026
What is the Usability Test Dinner?
The Usability Test Dinner takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:00 pm at Arndtteunissen.
It is an established event in the UX scene across Germany. It brings developers and users to the same table. Over pizza, beer and soft drinks, prototypes, websites or apps are tested for usability in a relaxed atmosphere.
Everything you need to know as a tester.
Do you enjoy trying out new digital products, giving your opinion and thereby helping to improve them in a very concrete way? Then the Usability Test Dinner is exactly right for you, even without any prior knowledge!
The Usability Test Dinner is a casual event where people test digital products, such as apps, websites, software or prototypes, and give the developers direct feedback. Completely straightforward and in a relaxed atmosphere.
It is like speed dating between users and teams from start-ups, agencies or larger companies. Except that here it is about honest feedback on digital products.
„The tests were incredibly helpful – the testers were open and relaxed, and everything took place in a really good atmosphere.“Welf Kirschner, Creative Director Digital Ista
Who can take part and how does it work?
Everyone! You don't need any technical knowledge or design experience, and you don't have to be a pro when it comes to apps or websites. On the contrary: your perspective as an everyday user is especially valuable.
Age, profession, background – none of it matters. What counts is that you want to take part and share your impressions.
Important: you don't need to bring any hardware of your own. Everything you need for testing – laptop, tablet or smartphone – will be provided on site by the respective team.
1. Arrive and eat pizza
We start off nice and relaxed. There is pizza and drinks, you get to know other participants and receive a short introduction.
2. Test sessions
You take a seat at a table. A team is waiting there with a digital product for you, e.g. an app or a prototype. You are given small tasks that you try to solve. Meanwhile, the team observes how you proceed and asks you questions.
3. Several rounds
After 12 minutes, you move on to the next table. You test at up to 6 tables. After that you are done, or you stay on for networking.
What do you get out of it?
Insight into new products
You discover apps, tools and prototypes that are still in development, often even before the official launch.
You are heard
Your opinion counts. With your feedback, you help in a very concrete way to make products better and more usable.
Casual networking
You meet interesting people from the digital world: designers, developers, other testers, founding teams, etc.
„The testers really helped us with their detailed feedback. The usability test made it directly visible: whenever orientation or terminology is not immediately clear, interruptions occur in the user flow – and that is exactly where the greatest potential for optimisation lies.“Christine Wallrafen, Senior Marketing Manager Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH
GERMAN UPA
We look forward to your participation.
Christian Malling
Senior Project Manager