Category: Principles of Interaction
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The Possible Action: A Look at Affordances in UX Design
In the realm of user experience design, affordances emerge as silent navigators, like doors subtly directing your journey through a digital maze. Popularized by psychologist James J. Gibson and further extended by Donald Norman, affordances bridge the gap between an object’s properties and the actions a user can perform. Consider a digital button – its…
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Understanding Discoverability in the UX Landscape
Much like a well-lit library invites readers to find books easily, Discoverability ensures users navigate the digital landscape with purpose. Every interaction becomes intentional, each click revealing a new facet of the digital narrative. Here we unravel the nuances of Discoverability, transforming digital interactions into seamless and purposeful explorations.