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usability
Usability or user-friendliness can be described as the capacity of a system to provide a condition for its users to perform the tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently while enjoying the experience. In software engineering, usability is the degree to which a software can be used by specified consumers to achieve quantified objectives with effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction in a quantified context of use.
responsive web design
approach to web design for making web pages render well on a variety of devices
web accessibility
property of webpages and web applications that measures how easily people in different circumstances (such as disability) can access information or use the tool
Jakob Nielsen
Danish web usability consultant
interaction design
specialization of design focused on the experience users have of a product or service
eye tracking
measuring the point of gaze or motion of an eye relative to the head
user interface design
system of design user interface for machines
heat map
statistical graphic of data in a 2D matrix represented as colors
personalization
Personalization (broadly known as customization) consists of tailoring a service or product to accommodate specific individuals. It is sometimes tied to groups or segments of individuals. Personalization involves collecting data on individuals, including web browsing history, web cookies, and location. Various organizations use personalization (along with the opposite mechanism of popularization) to improve customer satisfaction, digital sales conversion, marketing results, branding, and improved website metrics as well as for advertising. Personalization acts as a key element in social media
usability testing
user-centered technique for interaction design where a product is evaluated by testing it on users
user-centered design
framework of processes
persona
fictional character created to represent the different user types within a targeted demographic
f.lux
f.lux (pronounced "flux") is a cross-platform computer program that adjusts a display's color temperature according to location and time of day, offering functional respite for the eyes. The program is designed to reduce eye strain during night-time use, helping to reduce disruption of sleep patterns.
look and feel
aspect of software design related to user interfaces
CSS framework
Web framework
banner blindness
tendency to ignore banner-size notices
progressive enhancement
web design strategy in which core webpage content is set first, then more nuanced and technically rigorous layers of presentation and features are added on top as the browser/internet connection allow
affinity diagram
The Affinity diagram is a business tool used to organize ideas and data.
living lab
user-centered, open innovation ecosystem integrating research and innovation in real life communities
tutorial
video game level that teaches players the rules and controls of the game
eating your own dog food
concept of using one's own products or services
dancing pigs
Users' disregard for IT security
Usability engineering
academic field
Card sorting
Test in user experience design
Wizard of Oz experiment
type of research experiment
cognitive dimensions of notations
design principles
bespoke
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Bodystorming
Bodystorming is a technique sometimes used in interaction design or as a creativity technique. It has also been cited as catalyzing scientific research when used as a modeling tool.
Web usability
usability of a website
Think aloud protocol
method to gather data in usability testing
Setapp
Setapp is a subscription-based software catalog launched in 2016 by MacPaw that offers monthly access to a collection of macOS and iOS applications. The service aims to provide software developers with an alternative method for macOS software distribution and monetization that does not rely on Apple's App Store. Setapp additionally offers premium access to select iOS apps in its catalog. In 2024, Setapp released an official iOS marketplace app available to download in the European Union.
edge case
problem or situation that occurs only at an extreme operating parameter