Good control design in a system allows for the ease of use for new users (beginners) or complex, customizable use by seasoned users (experts). A […]
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So, I decided to break with the design principles and do something kind of fun today. My friend Justin Hoenke, a fabulous librarian and one […]
25 of 365: There’s a little Carlton Banks in all ...
Contour Bias is a well-studied theory that shows that humans prefer rounded objects and choices over angled ones. The more angled, the more that human brains […]
24 of 365: Contour Bias #design principle
Constraint is built into systems to allow limits to negative actions a user might otherwise take in that system. In mechanical systems where too much […]
23 of 365: Constraint #design principle
Constancy is the idea that we see a particular object in the size, color, shape, feel, and other senses that we expect. We always see […]
22 of 365: Constancy #design principle
Consistency is important in design because it allows you to create the same quality of experience across pages (such as the use of grids in […]