5 rules for visual direction in interaction design

We don't want to undercut the significance of words, but we don't want to downplay visuals, either. Both are equally important elements of interaction design. Words are interactions, but the visuals (like icons, menus, graphics, etc.) are what users actually interact with. While some usability experts might cite Craigslist or even Amazon as examples of ugly but usable (and popular) sites, there's no doubt that aesthetics serve a function.

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