Try using only the keyboard instead of the mouse. Search for published
and unpublished shortcuts. Use 'Alt' key combination (for windows)
to reach a specific command/menu/function.
For drawing application, try and use only the options where you are
to place a specific circle or square/rectangle via
Try the IDEO site. They have done a lot in Kenya. But this is not a
typical NPO.
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Bottom Line Up First.
Here is how I have seen it work:
The purpose of any design is to enable its users be able to perform
the tasks effortlessly.
In any development cycle, it is a known fact that the cost of fixing
a defect is costlier as the project progresses near its completion.
To prevent thi
I am not sure of the angle as it would vary I suppose from company to
company as there is always an optimum range of the angle of the
keyboard - that would conform to reduction of stress to the wrist.
But for the surface shape of the key-cap, I do believe that the
surface area of the key cap is an
Here are a few thoughts:
Models are very different than patterns. Cognitively, a pattern is a
recurring phenomenon, widely used and accepted for representation of
common or similar visual/non-visual elements. A model on the other
hand can be a set of rules and guidance that can help in the creation
One of the sites that talks on color and usability is :
http://www.colormatters.com/usability.html. You can also google for
more info on this topic.
About the color and download speed:
The fact is that any information over the internet is just binary
data that is processed via the user's computer
As a user, I typically dont go and start rating - depending on my
mood, time available, usefulness of the content etc on product pages.
Also I have seen many users who do a "random" rating just to
complete a process without giving away the actual feel/usefulness of
the product.
The other way I can
