The Guide To Nielsen Heuristics
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Heuristic evaluation is a usability engineering method for finding the usability problems in a user interface design
Visibility of System Status
Designs should keep users informed about what is going on, through appropriate, timely feedback.
Match Between System and The Real World
The design should speak the users’ language. Use words, phrases, and concepts familiar to the user, rather than internal jargon.
User Control and Freedom
Users often perform actions by mistake. They need a clearly marked “emergency exit” to leave the unwanted state.
Consistency and Standards
Users should not have to wonder whether different words, situations, or actions mean the same thing. Follow platform conventions.
Error Prevention
Good error messages are important, but the best designs prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
Recognition Rather Than Recall
Minimize the user’s memory load by making elements, actions, and options visible. Avoid making users remember information.
Flexibility and Efficiency of Use
Shortcuts — hidden from novice users — may speed up the interaction for the expert user.
Aesthetic and Minimalist Design
Interfaces should not contain information which is irrelevant. Every extra unit of information in an interface competes with the relevant units of information.
Help Users Recognize, Diagnose, and Recover From Errors
Error messages should be expressed in plain language (no error codes), precisely indicate the problem, and constructively suggest a solution.
Help and Documentation
It’s best if the design doesn’t need any additional explanation. However, it may be necessary to provide documentation to help users understand how to complete their tasks.
These heuristics provide us with things to consider for creating products with better usability, making sure these are in check will help create a good user experience.
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