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What are affordances in the context of usability principles?

Affordances are the relationships between objects and potential actions that inform users about how to interact with them.

Explain the principle of findability and its significance.

The principle of findability refers to the ease with which users can locate a feature or information, which enables efficient task completion.

How do constraints reduce user errors in design?

Constraints limit a user's possible actions, thereby preventing unintended actions and reducing the probability of errors.

What is the principle of mapping in usability design?

Mapping refers to the relationship between controls and their effects, improving intuitiveness and minimizing the learning curve for users. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of feedback in user interfaces.

Feedback involves providing immediate and clear responses to user actions, confirming actions and guiding users towards next steps. Signup and view all the answers

Why must design prioritize the principles of findability, constraints, mapping, and feedback?

These principles create seamless user experiences by enhancing task efficiency, minimizing errors, improving intuitiveness, and ensuring clarity in user interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What design strategy can enhance findability on a website?

Implementing a clear navigation structure or a prominent search bar can enhance findability. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of how constraints can be visually represented in digital design.

A disabled 'submit' button until a form is fully completed is a common example of visual constraints. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Affordances

The relationship between objects and possible actions they suggest.

Usability Principles

Principles that guide the design of user-friendly and intuitive interfaces.