Self-descriptiveness
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 in Photoshop --> difficult to follow
