User Experience
Efficiency
Definition
Efficiency measures how quickly and easily users can complete tasks once they are familiar with a glossarySystemA system is a collection of interconnected components that work together to achieve a specific function or outcome.Open glossary term.
In practice
Improved through shortcuts, streamlined glossaryDelightMoments that exceed user expectations.Open glossary term, and reduced steps.
The reality
glossarySystemA system is a collection of interconnected components that work together to achieve a specific function or outcome.Open glossary term often optimise for glossaryFeatureA feature is a specific piece of functionality within a product that delivers value to users. It represents something users can do or experience as part of the overall product.Open glossary term rather than efficiency, slowing users down.
Plain English
How fast and easy it is to get things done.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is efficiency in UX?
It is how quickly users can complete tasks.
Why is efficiency important?
It improves productivity and user satisfaction.
How do you improve efficiency?
By reducing steps and simplifying glossaryDelightMoments that exceed user expectations.Open glossary term.
What reduces efficiency?
Unnecessary steps and complex glossaryProcessA process is a defined sequence of steps used to achieve a specific outcome.Open glossary term.
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