Nielsen's 10 heuristics Flashcards
What is the principle of visibility of system status?
The system should inform the user about what is happening.
What does match between system and the real world mean?
The system should speak the user’s language.
What is user control and freedom?
Users should be able to undo and go back.
What does consistency and standards refer to?
Similar functions should work in similar ways.
What is the principle of error prevention?
The system should be designed to minimize errors.
What does recognition rather than recall imply?
Users should recognize, not have to remember.
What is flexibility and efficiency of use?
The system should work for both beginners and experts.
What does aesthetic and minimalist design mean?
Only relevant information should be displayed.
How should the system help users recognize, diagnose, and recover from errors?
Clear error messages should be provided.
What is the role of help and documentation in a system?
The system should offer help when needed.
