Chapter 6

Interface Design and Usability

5 Components of usability 

    I had no idea what really went into making something useable.  I was shocked to learn what made it up was learnability, efficiency, memorability, errors, and satisfaction. The one that stuck out the most to me was Memorability.  I never would have thought how memorable the product is would have an impact on useability.








Navigational aids

    Before I read this chapter I had no idea what went into navigational aids let alone what they were.  After learning what it was I was able to begin to piece what they were.  They were things such as menus, tabs, and tools for organization.  It is not only for you the maker to use but also for the consumer too!



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