How quickly a first-time user can figure out how to accomplish basic tasks with a design. A highly learnable interface feels intuitive almost immediately, with little instruction needed.
Synonyms
- ease of learning
Related terms
- memorability
- consistency
- mental model
- onboarding
In plain words
- how fast a newcomer can pick it up
- whether people get it without a tutorial
Usage example
The tool's clean layout gave it strong learnability, so new hires needed no training.
Don't confuse with…
- memorabilityLearnability is how easily you master it the first time; memorability is how easily you remember it when you return later.
Categories
- Usability principles