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A device is easy to use when the set of possible actions is visible, when the controls and displays exploit natural mappings. The principles are simple but rarely incorporated into design. Good design takes care, planning, thought, and an understanding of how
people behave.
— Jun 21, 2021 01:50AM
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Experience is critical, for it determines how fondly people re- member their interactions. Was the overall experience positive, or was it frustrating and confusing? When our home technology be- haves in an uninterpretable fashion we can become confused, frus- trated, and even angry—all strong negative emotions. When there is understanding it can lead to a feeling of control, of mastery, and of satisfaction[…]
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Two of the most important characteristics of good design are dis- coverability and understanding. Discoverability: Is it possible to even figure out what actions are possible and where and how to per- form them? Understanding: What does it all mean? How is the product supposed to be used? What do all the different controls and settings mean?
— Jun 20, 2021 12:30PM
