1. Visibility of the system status

Which areas are affected?

All elements and features on the page that have to do with interaction or change through interaction.

What to look for?

• Display of information that the user needs and expects before, during and after his interaction.
• Information should be clear, easily recognisable, focused on the current action, relevant and predictable.

Examples:

• Load new page
• Open and close navigation or layer
•  Start search / will be executed / shows results
• File upload progress
• Changing button colours (e.g. if a form is not yet completely filled out)