// Glossary
Usability
3 topics
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Do Beautiful Design and Usable Design Contradict Each Other?
The extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction (ISO 9241-11). In web design, this includes clarity of navigation, findability of information, and predictability of interactions.
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Can a Design That Is Difficult to Use Still Be Beautiful?
The degree to which a user can achieve their goals efficiently. Includes learnability, efficiency, error tolerance, and satisfaction.
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Why Is It So Difficult to Be Simple?
How easy a product or system is to use. Simplicity is one of the main factors enhancing usability.