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Usability Heuristics

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October 15, 2012
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Usability Heuristics

Some usability heuristics

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Shaun Moon

October 15, 2012

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Transcript

  1. Usability Heuristics Monday, October 15, 12

  2. Match users’ mental model Monday, October 15, 12

  3. Use plain language Monday, October 15, 12

  4. Minimize users’ memory load Monday, October 15, 12

  5. Provide a sense of place Monday, October 15, 12

  6. Anticipate users’ needs Monday, October 15, 12

  7. Be consistent and follow conventions Monday, October 15, 12

  8. Give feedback: Show system status Monday, October 15, 12

  9. Prevent errors and allow graceful recovery Monday, October 15, 12

  10. Provide useful help and documentation Monday, October 15, 12

  11. Build bridges Monday, October 15, 12