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Affordances allow intuitive interaction from "summary" of Universal Principles of Design, Revised and Updated by William Lidwell,Kritina Holden,Jill Butler
Affordances are the qualities of an object that suggest how it can be used. They provide clues to users about how to interact with an object without the need for labels or instructions. By simply looking at an object, users can understand how it functions and how they can use it. This intuitive interaction is made possible by affordances. For example, a door with a handle affords pulling, while a door with a flat plate affords pushing. These visual cues guide users in their interactions with the door, making the process more intuitive. Affordances create a seamless connection between the user and the object, allowing for effortless interaction. In design, affordances p...
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