Difference between revisions of "Self-descriptiveness"

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* explains itself through cues
 
* explains itself through cues
 
* you get help and additional information on request
 
* you get help and additional information on request
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* at any time users are aware of what is happening and how to interact with the object and interface

Revision as of 13:16, 14 April 2020

One of the seven dialogue principles, referring to the requirement that something (a product or service) has to explain itself by its design.

  • no information overload --> shows only relevant information
  • simple
  • self-explanatory
  • explains itself through cues
  • you get help and additional information on request
  • at any time users are aware of what is happening and how to interact with the object and interface