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10 Types of User Friendly

 , July 04, 2017
User friendly is a common way to describe a highly usable design. This can be evaluated by asking people how they feel about a product or service. The following are design techniques that may produce user friendly results.

Design to the Edges

Avoiding assumptions about your average user to design for as many people as possible.

Least Astonishment

Designs that feel intuitive such that they can be easily learned with a little trial and error.

Undo

Providing a safe environment for users to click on things and undo unintended actions.

Stay Out of the Way

Avoid unnecessary rules, structures and restrictions that prevent people from accomplishing tasks the way they like.

Flow

Allowing people to flow through tasks without interruption.

Fit for Purpose

User interfaces that are suited to their purpose. For example, an information dense screen for an information-intensive task.

Information Scent

Descriptive navigation and visual cues that allow people to smell information.

Productivity

Interfaces that allow users to achieve goals as efficiently as possible.

Customization

Allowing users to configure things to their preferences.

Sensory Design

Designs that are pleasing to the senses including visual appeal, sound, touch and potentially taste and smell.
Overview: User Friendly
Type
DefinitionA design that is pleasing to use.
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