Jakob Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics

Visibility of System Status

Keep users informed with timely feedback.

Match Between System and Real World

Use familiar language and concepts for users.

User Control and Freedom

Provide an easy way to undo actions.

Consistency and Standards

Follow industry conventions for terminology and actions.

Error Prevention

Prevent errors before they occur with confirmations.

Recognition Rather than Recall

Make options visible to reduce memory load.

Flexibility and Efficiency of Use

Allow shortcuts for experienced users.

Aesthetic and Minimalist Design

Eliminate irrelevant information to enhance clarity.

Help Users Recognize Errors

Use plain language in error messages with solutions.

Help and Documentation

Provide documentation when necessary for user tasks.