- By Priyanka Munshi
- Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:11 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
World Usability Day 2024: Today, on November 14, people worldwide are celebrating World Usability Day. Observed every year on the second Thursday of November, this day highlights the essential role that usability and user-centered design play in making daily interactions with technology more accessible, enjoyable, and inclusive.
What Is The Significance Of World Usability Day?
World Usability Day raises awareness about the importance of intuitive, accessible, and efficient design, seen in the tools, apps, websites, and products we rely on—from simple gadgets to complex professional software. Usability is not just about ease of use; it’s about empowering everyone to interact confidently and successfully with technology, reducing frustration and enhancing productivity.
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What Is The Importnace Of World Usability Day?
World Usability Day also brings together designers, developers, tech companies, educators, and users globally to share insights and engage in discussions on the latest trends and topics. Each year, the day focuses on a specific theme—such as artificial intelligence, accessibility, or health-related issues—that addresses real-world concerns. The theme for 2024 is "Designing for a Better World." Here, we have gathered some of the best quotes you can share on this important day with friends, family, and close ones.
World Usability Day 2024 Quotes
“Usability is critical for any application, but for mass-market software, usability spells success or failure more clearly than any other feature.” - Jerrold Grochow
“The usability tests we have conducted during the last year have shown an increasing reluctance among users to accept innovations in Web design. The prevailing attitude is to request designs that are similar to everything else people see on the Web.”- Jakob Nielsen
World Usability Day 2024 (Image Credit: Canva)
"Usability rules the Web. Simply stated, if the customer can't find a product, then he or she will not buy it." - Jakob Nielsen
“Usability is about people and how they understand and use things, not about technology.” - Steve Krug
“Good design means never having to say ‘Click Here’." - Shawn Leslie
“Usability really just means 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 website, remote control, or revolving door - for its intended purpose without getting hopelessly frustrated.” - Steve Krug