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UX: Nielsen’s 10 Heuristic Rules

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Introduction

Nielsen’s heuristic rules are the key principles that guide user experience design today. These rules, proposed by researcher and usability expert Jakob Nielsen, are crucial for creating an effective information architecture which improves the usability of digital products.

In UX During the training, you will learn about the 10 of Nielsen’s heuristic rules that shape the field of user experience. You will gain expertise in applying these principles to real projects, enabling you to identify them in various digital products and services, such as websites and applications.

Objectives

  • To find out about Nielsen’s heuristic principles.

  • To find out what Nielsen’s heuristic rules consist of and how they are applied to a UX project.

  • To find out how to identify Nielsen’s heuristic rules in digital environments when assessing usability.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. USABILITY OF A DIGITAL PRODUCT THROUGH: NIELSEN’S 10 HEURISTIC RULES

1. Visibility of system status
2. Alignment between the system and the real world
3. Give the user control and freedom
4. Consistency and standards
5. Error prevention
6. Recognise rather than remember
7. Flexibility and efficiency of use
8. Minimalist aesthetics and design
9. Help the user to recognise, diagnose and recover from errors
10. Help and documentation

TEACHING UNIT 2. APPLYING HEURISTIC RULES TO YOUR UX PROJECT

1. How to evaluate a product using a heuristic approach
2. Examples of the most common mistakes in real-world UX projects
3. Examples of successful real-world UX projects

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