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Ep. 24 - Fitts's Law: Why Are E-Stop Buttons Big and Close?


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In this episode of the Design30 Podcast, I provide a description of Fitts's Law and how it is exemplified in the design of an emergency stop button. In addition, I provide several examples which show why Fitts's Law should not be ignored in your product design, no matter the context.

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Show Notes -

Sources:

  • https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/fitts-law

  • https://www.deseret.com/2004/3/20/19818569/cherokee-acceleration-is-baffler-to-jeep-others

  • Universal Principles of Design: https://a.co/d/67LZnbh

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