In terms of definition of usability, It was defined by 5 quality components including learn ability, efficiency, memorability, errors, satisfaction. I have been experiencing difficulties when using something, such as when I tried to not only use computer, software, but only find the information offline. It is important that these components are balanced well for a good usability. I left websites or gave up learning software that I found difficulties from using them. Those mean they failed for designing with a good usability.

According to this article ’Usability 101’, the users leave for various reasons depends on their situations including readability, legibility, functionality, right contents and information, and so on. For these reasons, design has to be considered with the right purposes with appropriate information that their target audiences need. Otherwise, a lack of these components might create various issues such as productivity, financial issues directly.

It was very worthwhile to learn about usability for design, especially user testing and how to fix the problem effectively. I would consider how easy and simple to users as well as how it looks when I design something. Furthermore, the design that failed to have a good usability might not show good result for business or promotion directly.


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http://www.nngroup.com/articles/usability-101-introduction-to-usability/



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