Hidden features of an object

Features that discourage certain actions

Properties or features that cue users on how to interact with something

Features that only experts can use

Graphic Affordances

Implicit Affordances

Explicit Affordances

Animated Affordances

Dynamic visual cues

Recurring design patterns or visual cues

Hidden messages in the interface

In-depth user training

Pattern Affordances

Animated Affordances

Copy or Language Affordances

Negative Affordances

Encouraging exploration

Discouraging certain actions

Guiding user actions

Providing feedback

Clear user expectations

User satisfaction

Misleading expectations and user frustration

Error prevention

User's existing knowledge, skills, and mental models

Information provided by the user interface itself

The knowledge possessed by the design team

The knowledge required to use a product effectively

User's existing knowledge, skills, and mental models

Information provided by the user interface itself

The knowledge possessed by the design team

The knowledge required to use a product effectively

The process of fixing errors in a design

The process of open-mindedly seeking new ideas and solutions

The process of creating wireframes

The process of following established design patterns

Errors resulting from flawed intentions or plans

Errors caused by routine and automatic actions

Errors that result from cognitive errors

Errors in the visual aesthetics of a design

The user's existing knowledge

The final product appearance

The user experience, including interactions and functionality

The process of creating wireframes

It increases user frustration.

It enhances user confidence and reduces errors.

It discourages users from exploring the interface.

It creates false affordances.

Slips

Mistakes

False Affordances

Graphic Affordances

Detailed visual aesthetics

The placement of design elements

Interaction simulations

Error prevention strategies