Graphical Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- Symbols Recognized Faster than Text
- Faster Learning
- Faster use and problem solving
- Easier Remembering
- More Natural
- Exploits Visual/Spatial Cues
- Fosters More Concrete Thinking
- Fewer Errors
- Increased feeling of Control
- Immediate Feedback
- Less Anxiety
- More Attractive
- Replaces Natural Language
- Low Typing
Disadvantages
- Greater Design Complexity
- Learning still Necessary
- Lack of Design Guidelines
- Inconsistencies in Technique and Terminology
- Not always Familiar
- Human Comprehension Limitations
- Few Tested Icons Exist
- Inefficient for Expert Users
- Increased Chances of Clutter and Confusion
- Futz and Fiddle Factor
- Space Limitations
- Hardware Limitations