San Francisco Usability Lab for Rent Designed for individual interviews. $1400/day includes video recording services (typically picture in picture recorded on CD or DVD in QuickTime or Windows Media format). Interview room (7' x 7') with desk, chairs, multiple camera mounts, computer, wired and wireless internet access: Perfect for software, web, wireless gadget IDI's and card sorting Any operating system and any Web browser. You're also welcome to install your own software and/or bring your own hardware. Customized room setup available for paper prototyping or other product design testing with our ceiling mounted camera and large (4'x2') or small (2'x2') desk. 5Mbps cable internet access available at no extra cost 17" LCD (flatscreen) monitor (or 15" or 19") Peripherals: any you need (special drives, input devices, printers and so on) Observation room Behind a 1-way mirror for 4-5 observers with wall-mounted LCD TV repeating the display on the user's computer monitor Wireless and wired internet access available for observers Kitchen with snacks and beverages Video recording options: We typically provide you with picture-in-picture video on CD's or DVD's in Windows Media or QuickTime or AVI format. We can also provide video on VHS and/or mini-DV videotapes. Video is usually available within 1-2 business days. Picture-in-picture video (PIP) with the user's image inset in the output from the computer monitor (or the ceiling mounted or wall-mounted 2nd camera aimed at desk or product) Creature comforts: Wheelchair-accessible Ground floor Beverages and snacks provided (free of charge) Tasteful decor and perfectly suited for individual interviews regarding Web site, software, wireless gadget, card sorts, and prototype designs. Designed specifically for individual interviews Pricing: Lab rental $1400/day: up to 9 hours room rental per day (betwen 8:30am and 5:30 pm), includes picture-in-picture or straight video with camera(s) mounted on walls and/or ceiling, computer/internet access, meet/greet service for your users, seating behind mirror for 4-5 observers, and snacks and beverages. Additional hours (over 9 hours or before 8:30am or after 5:30pm) are currently not available or offered Recruiting services available (usually $90-200/participant depending on demographic) Meals delivery upon request Consulting available upon request (Test plan development, Video editing, Observing and note-taking, Usability Reviews) Reserve the Lab: For more information, to reserve a date, or to schedule a tour, contact Leanne Waldal at 415.626.9939 or lwaldal at otivo dot com.