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So? An affordance affords. It's in the word. > pulling, but not pushing. Because of prior ubiquitous, universal training. Something with a place for fingers
by failwhaleshark 5y ago
So?
An affordance affords. It's in the word.
> pulling, but not pushing.
Because of prior ubiquitous, universal training. Something with a place for fingers to grasp must be for pulling because pushing needs no such requirements.
If you want to split concept hairs or justify common-sense, you're going to have to delve into linguistics.
Have a happy weekend.
- seanwilson 5y agoI'm not debating the definition of the word. I'm saying I avoid using it where I can because I've personally found it hard to get multiple people to agree on the definition - you're proving the point by debating against your own link.
- davidivadavid 5y agoI would second that take. "Affordance" is commonly used to mean at least two different things all the time. I think Don Norman himself recommended against using the word at some point.