Optimizing UI icons for faster recognition
Boxes and Arrows
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Their meaning is usually difficult to guess and has to be learned. The icons were in the same position for both rounds of the test, so due to the increased familiarity, the speed of recognition naturally increased for the second style, regardless which style it was. My guess would be that the reason for it is psychological. References.
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