Usability Testing

A process in which subjects use a product or service under test conditions and report their experience.

More terms you might want to know

Quick Keys or Shortcuts

A Shortcut is a computer function that performs a set of commands to save time. A Quick Key is a keyboard shortcut used to trigger an action.

Composition

An organised arrangement of elements used for a particular purpose, such as to create striking visual effects or to convey information effectively. Good composition is achieved through different methods, such as placing figures or objects in a scene, revising and simplifying lines and shapes that make up a figure, and arranging multiple figures or objects into meaningful relationships.

Gradient

A type of design where the colours or tones gradually change from one colour to another. Gradients are often used in graphic design to add visual interest and give the appearance of "extensions" or "glosses" of a particular colour.

Character Set

A set of symbols or "characters" including letters, numbers and various other symbols.

Vector

A graphic element that has a definite length and direction. Examples of vectors would be straight lines, edges, or curves.

Triadic Colours

A triad is a group of three colours that are equally spaced on the colour wheel.

Ellipsis

Also known as a suspension point, is a series of dots (…) that is used either as a substitute for some text that has been omitted from a sentence or when the author does not wish to pause in their writing.

Palette

A set of colors which can be used to create a particular visual effect. It is usually composed of multiple primary, secondary, and tertiary colours.

User Scenario

An example of a typical user and the actions they take. Typically these are written in the form of a story.

Left-aligned

Text that flows from left to right and is the default reading direction of a page with its content aligned on the left margin.

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