Facility Rental

Two labs. One observation suite. Zero setup headaches.

Usability House is a purpose-built research facility in Minneapolis designed for human factors and voice of customer studies. Rent by the day, bring your team, and run your study with everything already in place.

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Usability testing lab at Usability House Minneapolis
The Space

Built for the way you actually run studies.

Lab A & Lab B

Two independent usability labs, each with one-way observation mirrors and full A/V. Run two studies simultaneously or use one lab as an extended prep area.

  • One-way mirrors for live observation
  • Configurable table and chair layouts
  • Dedicated power and connectivity
  • Controlled lighting and acoustics

Central Observation Suite

A shared observation room sits between both labs, giving your team a single command center to monitor both rooms simultaneously.

  • Live video feeds from both labs
  • In-room audio from participant spaces
  • Workstations for notetaking and analysis
  • Comfortable seating for observers and clients

A/V & Recording

Built-in recording infrastructure so you don't need to bring cameras, cables, or your own setup. Everything is ready when you arrive.

  • HD video recording in each lab
  • Screen sharing and task capture
  • Remote observation capability
  • Session footage available same day

On-Site Support

A member of our team is on-site throughout your study to handle logistics so you can focus on the research.

  • Participant check-in and wayfinding
  • Tech support and A/V troubleshooting
  • Catering coordination (on request)
  • Parking management for participants
Study Types

What our clients run here.

Lab observation mirror

Formative & Summative HFE Studies

Our most common use case. The facility is designed around IEC 62366-1 and FDA human factors guidance. Whether you're running early formative studies or a final summative validation, the space meets the requirements your regulatory submission will depend on.

  • Formative usability evaluations
  • Summative validation studies
  • Task analysis and think-aloud protocols
  • Use error analysis and near-miss capture
Observation room

Focus Groups & Interviews

The observation suite and flexible layouts make the space equally effective for qualitative research that doesn't require a formal HFE protocol — market research, concept testing, advisory boards, and clinician interviews.

  • Focus groups (up to 8 participants)
  • One-on-one depth interviews
  • Concept and prototype testing
  • KOL and clinician advisory sessions
Pricing

Simple day-rate pricing.

$2,000
Per Day

Facility Rental

Full access to both labs and the observation suite. On-site staff support included. Standard 8-hour study day.

$2,200
Per Day

Facility + Extended Support

Includes extended hours, additional A/V configuration, or multi-site remote observation setup. Contact us for details.

Custom
Multi-Day

Recurring Studies

Running a multi-day or multi-wave study? We offer discounts for recurring bookings. Get in touch to discuss your schedule.

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Get in Touch

Let's talk about your study.

Tell us what you're working on and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Usability House

📧 brandon@usabilityhouse.com

📞 (651) 214-9604

1619 Hennepin Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55403