13 Interactivity Principles A

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Website changes, may it be visual or behavioral, must be carried out In a way that do not sacrifice user productivity.

• Usability Before Aesthetics

• Anticipation of User Needs

• Respect User Autonomy

• Maintain Levels of Consistency

• Use Defaults Wisely

Answer explanation

Usability Before Aesthetics

Website changes, may it be visual or behavioral, must be carried out In a way that do not sacrifice user productivity.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Do functionalities of the websites provide/fit the needs of the user?

• Anticipation of User Needs

• Respect User Autonomy

• Maintain Levels of Consistency

• Use Defaults Wisely

• Manage Complexity by allowing Discoverability

Answer explanation

Anticipation of User Needs

Designers must have a deep understanding of both the task domain and the users in order to predict what will be needed. Information and tools must be in place.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Does the website offer any form of help in case users find it difficult to use or understand things within the said website?

• Respect User Autonomy

• Maintain Levels of Consistency

• Use Defaults Wisely

• Manage Complexity by allowing Discoverability

• Consider User Efficiency

Answer explanation

Manage Complexity by allowing Discoverability

Do not attempt to hide complexity since the more you hide it, the more it becomes complex. Persistent buyers/users will travel the web searching for a treasure map to certain features.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Are users of the website able to filter or control the type of search result that they want to see?

• Respect User Autonomy

• Maintain Levels of Consistency

• Use Defaults Wisely

• Manage Complexity by allowing Discoverability

• Consider User Efficiency

Answer explanation

Respect User Autonomy

Allow users to decide for themselves since they own the computer, the environment, the interface, and the information.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Does the website look the same, in terms of design and layout, across different web browsers?

• Respect User Autonomy

• Maintain Levels of Consistency

• Use Defaults Wisely

• Manage Complexity by allowing Discoverability

• Consider User Efficiency

Answer explanation

Maintain Levels of Consistency

Platform consistency: Be generally consistent with common standards.

In-house consistency: Maintain a general look & feel across your products/services

Which interactive principle answers the question:

When you purchase items, does it provide a default option for payment?

• Respect User Autonomy

• Maintain Levels of Consistency

• Use Defaults Wisely

• Manage Complexity by allowing Discoverability

• Consider User Efficiency

Answer explanation

Use Defaults Wisely

Defaults should be intelligent and responsive. Without a predictable value, do not use a default.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Can users venture various functions without the fear of not being able to undo such action or transaction?

• Consider User Efficiency

• Allow Explorable Interface

• Use Human Interface Objects

• Ensure Learnability

• Use Metaphors

Answer explanation

Allow Explorable Interface

Users may want to try out things by exploring or navigating the site.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

In case a user is new to the website, can the interface or functions of the it be learnable over time?

• Consider User Efficiency

• Allow Explorable Interface

• Use Human Interface Objects

• Ensure Learnability

• Use Metaphors

Answer explanation

Ensure Learnability

All applications and services, no matter how simple, will display a learning curve. Users would walk up to them for the very first time and achieve instant mastery. In practice, however, all applications and services, no matter how simple, will display a learning curve.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Does the website allow previously seen/bought products to be seen again?

• Use Metaphors

• Protect User's Work

• Consider Readability

• Adhere to Simplicity

• Usability Before Aesthetics

Answer explanation

Protect User's Work

Make sure the users will never lose their work.

Users should not lose their work as a result of error on their part, or any other reason other than the completely unavoidable, such as sudden loss of power to a client computer without proper power protection.

Which interactive principle answers the question:

Do icons, labels, images that can be interacted resemble their intended functions/actions when clicked?

• Consider User Efficiency

• Allow Explorable Interface

• Use Human Interface Objects

• Ensure Learnability

• Use Metaphors

Answer explanation

Use Human Interface Objects

Human Interface objects include folders, documents, buttons, menus, and the trash can that appear in people's regular environment which are objects that can be seen, heard, felt, or otherwise perceived.