Field Guide

Designing products, services and environments for equitable access, addressing barriers for people with disabilities and a wider range of access needs.

A tendency to judge visually appealing interfaces as easier to use, even when their appearance doesn't reflect how well they work.

A mental shortcut where our feelings about something influence how we judge its risks, benefits and overall value.

An affordance describes what someone can do with an object, interface or environment, depending on their abilities and circumstances.

The tendency to favour information that supports existing beliefs or expectations, while giving less attention or weight to evidence that challenges them.