Alyson_Ch.2_Q

Chapter two mentions how we like to "muddle through" instead of reading directions. While there are no "directions" for a web page (not normal ones, anyway), there are at the very least subtle visual clues that help users navigate. As the book goes on to talk about people who ignore giant "software" buttons, I am reminded of how many people I've watched over-the-shoulder as they completely ignore all visual clues in the design, getting completely lost. They baffle me, but at the same time, I realize I am not completely immune. Seriously thinking about it, how many times have you sat back in your chair to peruse ever facet of a new web site before clicking on the first link that looks interesting?