Difference between revisions of "Self-descriptiveness"
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* you get help and additional information on request | * 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 | * at any time users are aware of what is happening and how to interact with the object and interface | ||
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| + | * hiding/showing list of contents on wikipedia | ||
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| + | * Options on Photoshop --> difficult to follow | ||
Revision as of 13:52, 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
Good Example
- hiding/showing list of contents on wikipedia
Bad Example
- Options on Photoshop --> difficult to follow
