World Usability Day
November 12 · Level 4 · #1528 of 2238
World Usability Day champions products and services that are easy to understand and use. A clear booking form, an accessible website or a straightforward ticket machine can help people get things done independently, with fewer frustrating detours.
How it is celebrated: designers, researchers and developers organise talks, workshops and discussions. Participants examine interfaces and demonstrate how watching real users can reveal problems that a product's creators have missed.
Usability extends well beyond screens. A door handle that makes it obvious whether to push or pull solves the same kind of problem as a clearly labelled app button.