As a designer, no matter whether you’re working on UX or UI, you should always aim to design for the highest possible usability. It is something that all of your clients or team members will expect from every interface you design. A usable interface is easy to use, intuitive and does not require the users to think too much when using them. Knowledge of basic ergonomics and cognitive psychology is something that every designer should master and this course will help you start that journey, through learning:
- What usability means in digital interfaces
- The basics of cognitive psychology
- Why understanding your users is crucial for your interface’s success
- Why it’s important to avoid errors and overloading your users
- The basic aspects of usable navigation, search, form or animation
- How to check if what you designed is usable
Principles of usability
Learn what are the core components and principles of usability, through reviewing numerous real-life examples I prepared for you. Understanding these rules of thumb devised by the pioneers of the industry will help you analyse interfaces and look for aspects that could be refined to achieve a better usability. It will be a great starting point for learning about all aspects of usability.
