Thursday, 2 April 2009

Usability

What Do We Mean By Usability?

1, Easy to learn

2,Efficiency

3, Effective to use

4, Allows users to do what they want to do (utility)

5, Safe to use

6, Easy to remember how to use

 

Usability Heuristics

Relevant & aesthetically pleasing colour scheme

Simple design (raises the issue of visibility of menu/navigation/functional items

Allows Customisation

Good help feature that's easy to navigate

 

Following these simple steps should encourage future visits to the website, while discussing the website we decided that the user should experience the following:

 

    • Fun
    • Emotionally fulfilling
    • Rewarding
    • Supportive of creativity
    • Aesthetically pleasing
    • Motivating
    • Helpful
    • Entertaining
    • Enjoyable
    • Satisfying

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