Usability definitions I love

"After all, usability really just means that making sure that something works well: that a person of average (or even below average) ability and experience can use the thing - whether it's a Web site, a fighter jet, or a revolving door - for its intended purpose without getting hopelessly frustrated."
- Steve Krug, Don't Make Me Think, 2000, p. 5

"Usability is de facto interdisciplinary, the bastard step-child of experimental psychology, information science, engineering, computer science, organizational psychology, business management, technical writing, and various other disciplines you might include. "
- Randolph G. Bias, Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin

Posted by Thomas at August 6, 2004 09:43 AM

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