Ergonomics and Simplicity in Web Design

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Ergonomics in Web Design

• Ergonomics are applicable to web design.

Website Design Guidelines for User Experience

• Website design guidelines improve user experience through ergonomics.

Simplicity in Website Design

• Applying the irreducible simplicity principle to websites can be achieved by considering questions that simplify design and remove extras.
• Key questions include:
• Could the design be simplified?
• Is there anything extra that could be removed?
• How clearly are the main function(s) being promoted?
• Does the design do what it's meant to do?
• Expert web design is a balance between simplicity and functionality.
• Websites should be as minimalist as possible while still fulfilling their needs.

Navigability

• Navigability refers to the simplicity with which a user navigates a website.
• Navigability includes all the features that allow users to move easily and intuitively through the website.
• Navigability is directly related to user experience and should be a constantly improving element.
• Website quality depends on web accessibility and usability.
• Crucial to ensure visitors can find what they are looking for in a site with intuitive navigation.
• Visitors should arrive at the site and instinctively know where to click next.
• Navigation from point A to point B should be pain-free.

Optimizing Site Navigation

• Tips for optimizing site navigation:
• Keep the structure of the primary navigation simple, usually near the top of the page.
• Include navigation in the footer of the site.
• Breadcrumbs on every page (except the homepage) make people aware of their navigation; remember to include a site map.
• Include a search box near the top to allow users to search.
• Don't put too many navigation options on a page.
• Avoid "deep" navigation; limit navigation to three levels maximum.
• Within page copy, include links and make their destinations clear.

Horizontal vs. Vertical Navigation

• The choice depends on design, usability, and content; small websites typically use horizontal navigation at the top.
• Large corporate websites commonly use both horizontal and vertical navigation.

Sticky/Fixed Navigation

• Sticky or fixed navigation remains visible as the user scrolls down.
• It is usually seen on sites with main call-to-action elements on the primary bar.

Mega Drop-Downs

• Mega drop-downs are large menu panels that drop or fly out from a global nav bar.
• Mega drop-downs are useful for e-commerce sites with large category lists or sites with extensive service lists because they can display many options immediately.

Consistency

• Consistency in web design applies to visual elements and functionality.
• Consistency ensures that a website looks coherent and works harmoniously across its elements.
• Consistency is important for headers, footers, sidebars, and navigation bars and provides users with a more positive experience.
• Consistency Allows users to complete tasks more quickly and efficiently, improves website usability and learnability, eliminates pain points and navigation difficulties, saving money and time on design.

Bad Website Design

• Overdoing header menu points, even with attractive pictures, is a critical e-commerce design mistake.
• The text lines are too long, the font color doesn’t have enough contrast in some bad website designs.

Good Website Design

• Live chat icons should be small enough, and navigation headers should be sticky but not interfere with content.
• Tab divided text saves space and reading time; more advanced info can be placed on secondary tabs.