Sunday, July 07, 2002
User Empowerment and the Fun Factor
"Designs that engage and empower users increase their enjoyment and encourage them to explore websites in-depth. Once we achieve ease of use, we'll need additional usability methods to further strengthen joy of use....
"the greatest joy of using computers comes through user empowerment and engagement. It's very enjoyable to visit a website that works, where everything just clicks for you. In contrast, a user interface that doesn't do things the way you want feels sluggish, unpleasant, and possibly even hostile, despite the designer's no doubt sincere attempt to invoke positive emotions. A user's personal experience trumps anything the designer is trying to communicate. In talking about a design's 'look and feel,' feel wins every time. "
From Jacob Neilsen's Alertbox
Yeah, baby. From ease of use to joy of use. Beautiful.
Thanks, Rod, for the link.
"the greatest joy of using computers comes through user empowerment and engagement. It's very enjoyable to visit a website that works, where everything just clicks for you. In contrast, a user interface that doesn't do things the way you want feels sluggish, unpleasant, and possibly even hostile, despite the designer's no doubt sincere attempt to invoke positive emotions. A user's personal experience trumps anything the designer is trying to communicate. In talking about a design's 'look and feel,' feel wins every time. "
From Jacob Neilsen's Alertbox
Yeah, baby. From ease of use to joy of use. Beautiful.
Thanks, Rod, for the link.
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