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Usability Primer in 10 Minutes Flat (GORUCO)
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thoughtmerchant
June 08, 2013
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Usability Primer in 10 Minutes Flat (GORUCO)
In this talk we will go over usability heuristics for building better web experiences.
thoughtmerchant
June 08, 2013
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Steve Berry Thought Merchants UX / UI / Design Consultant
www.thoughtmerchants.com @thoughtmerchant
I work with start-ups & emerging companies.
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Fidelity F U E P unctional sable motional ersuasive
Usability Heuristics Testing
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F-Patterns - How to • Line things up on the
left • Create a clear left hand scan line • Put important words first • Use a grid
F-Patterns - Why? • Increase scanability • Increase ambient findability
• Decrease eye fixations • Easily control user gaze
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Action words to the left Subject Verb Object Verb Object
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Line length
Optimal line length ~12-17 words 45-75 characters
Proximity
Anna Tester Joe Tester Jonk University, School of Education AIC
- Academic Internship Council
Anna Tester Joe Tester Jonk University, School of Education AIC
- Academic Internship Council
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Expectations Click
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Consistency Makes users comfortable
Users explore more... ...use your app more...
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