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HALL OF FAME/SHAMEZahra Ashktorab, LBSC795

WHAT IS PICNIK.COM? An online photo editor that allows you to:

HOME PAGE

Button with clear directions “Get Started Now” located in the center

Information on functionality of website

SPEAK USER’S LANGUAGE

Once you press the button in the center, a feedback button appears that loads your settings. “Coloring flowers…” or “Picking berries…” or “Sprinkling dew” appears.

This gives the user feedback on the amount of time they have to wait for the settings to load.

UPGRADE TO PREMIUM POPUPS

ALLOWS REVERSAL OF ACTIONS

Undo button allows unlimited amount of reversal of action to return to original state

PREVENTS ERRORS

NAVIGATION BAR

Simple navigation bar provides user with clear icons

PHOTO EDITING

Two clear navigation bars.

Left vertical bar is dependent on which option is selected on the horizontal bar.

WHAT MAKES PICNIK.COM SPECIAL?

“Touch Up” tab expands, gives options like “teeth whiten”, “lip color”, “highlights”, “insta-thin”. If labeled “premium,” must pay for that particular feature

FEEDBACK

BUBBLE GUIDES AND EASY EXIT

Hint bubble guides are optional. Easy to exit if user desires.

ACCESS TO PHOTOGRAPHS

SAVING PHOTO

SAVING PHOTO CONTINUEDPopup appears but does not specify file type.

Beginner user would not know to enter extension .jpg or .png.

If you don’t enter extension, it will save as unknown file type and will not open.

CONCLUSION Picnik.com follows Nielson’s Heuristics: It has

simple and natural dialogue, speaks users’ language, minimizes user memory load, is consistent, provides feedback, has clearly marked exits, and prevents errors.

Overall, the site is user-friendly and easy to navigate