affordance-based design

Affordance-based design focuses on creating products and environments that naturally suggest their intended use, making them intuitive to operate. It emphasizes designing objects so that their form and features communicate how they should be used—for example, a handle that invites pulling or a button that looks pressable. This approach helps users understand how to interact with something without needing instructions, improving usability and reducing errors. In essence, it leverages users’ natural perceptions and instincts to facilitate seamless, efficient, and satisfying interactions with objects and spaces.