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Hall of Fame/Shame. Zahra 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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