[IxDA Discuss] Most usable doesn't always mean best solution

[Todd Zaki Warfel]

On Mar 4, 2008, at 9:30 AM, Elizabeth Buie wrote:

> Yes, of course.  But it does not constitute usability by its own  
> self; there are other factors.

That's my point. Many of the "usability professionals" I run into  
don't see usability as multi-factor. Unfortunately, many of them  
equate usability to efficiency and intuition, which are only a small,  
albeit significant, part of the pie.

While intuition and efficiency are important parts, we can't forget  
about learnability, satisfaction, and the ability to inevitably  
complete a task/goal.

Cheers!

Todd Zaki Warfel
President, Design Researcher
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