Norman's Principles Flashcards
1
Q
Affordance
A
Relationship between the properties of an object and the capabilities of the agent that determine just how the object could possibly be used
2
Q
Signifiers
A
mark, sound, and perceivable indicator that communicates an appropriate behavior to a person
3
Q
Mapping
A
The design in some way shows a mapping between the use of the tool and the action of the underlying technology
4
Q
Constraints
A
Clues that limit the set of possible actions
5
Q
Feedback
A
A form of visual, auditory, or other modality response is given immediately following the user action to indicate that the action was received
6
Q
Forcing Functions
A
Prevents users from taking actions which are inappropriate or which would lead to error
