Cognitive dimensions of notations
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Cognitive dimensions or cognitive dimensions of notations[1][2] are design principles for notations, user interfaces and programming languages, described by researcher Thomas R.G. Green[3] and further researched with Marian Petre.[1] The dimensions can be used to evaluate the usability of an existing information artifact, or as heuristics to guide the design of a new one, and are useful in Human-Computer Interaction design.[4]
Cognitive dimensions are designed to provide a lightweight approach to analyse the quality of a design, rather than an in-depth, detailed description. They provide a common vocabulary for discussing many factors in notation, UI or programming language design. Also, cognitive dimensions help in exploring the space of possible designs through design maneuvers, changes intended to improve the design along one dimension.