Usabilty: making the stuff better
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THE ART OF MAKING GOOD:
USABILITY: MAKING THE STUFF BETTER
THE ART OF MAKING GOOD: QA & UX (2)
WHAT USABILITY IS
USABILITY
A measurable characteristic, that is
present to a greater or lesser degree, that describes how
effectively a user can interact with a product.
(Jeff Axup, userdesign.com)
The extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve
specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and
satisfaction in a specified context of use.
(ISO 9241-11)
How effectively, efficiently and satisfactorily a user can
interact with a user interface. (usability.gov)
The degree of ease with which products such
as software and Web applications can be used to
achieve required goals effectively and efficiently.
(techopedia.com)
EXAMPLE OF USABILITY ISSUES FOUND ON
WEBSITES
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Check if the fields are marked as mandatory
See if the important details are mentioned and explained
Your language required each word with majuscules?
Pay attetion how you close the menu
Do not button!
Make sure that the action names are intuitive
All options can be easily accessed
Is the content ergonomic?
“Sliders are bad for both usability and SEO.” (Harrison Jones, Search Engine Land)
Double check to see if the font suports diacritics
The colors used for some actions don’t need to be used for other actions/elements and the cursor need to be in the field
Icon apps near social apps
Stay away from confusing messages.
Which download option should I use?
Which login option should I use?
Why do you want to make me to wait?
People run adblocker
Autoplay videos are not just annoying, but can make the navigation difficult
Move the page on the desktop like on the touchscreens
Not having an “up” button to go back to the beggining of the page
QUESTIONS?