Heuristic Evaluation involves having a small set of evaluators examine the interface and judge its compliance with recognized usability principles (the “heuristics”).
—Jakob Nielson, “How to Conduct a Heuristic Evaluation”
A Heuristic Evaluation is a usability inspection method for computer software that helps to identify usability problems in the user interface (UI) design. It specifically involves evaluators examining the interface and judging its compliance with recognized usability principles (the “heuristics”). These evaluation methods are now widely taught and practiced in the new media sector, where UIs are often designed in a short space of time on a budget that may restrict the amount of money available to provide for other types of interface testing.
—Wikipedia, “Heuristic evaluation“
Nielsen Norman Group, April 24, 1994
Heuristic Evaluation, Human Computer Interaction, Web Usability
By Jakob Nielsen
“Summary: Jakob Nielsen’s 10 general principles for interaction design. They are called “heuristics” because they are broad rules of thumb and not specific usability guidelines.”
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