Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug

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The 'Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug' mind map template distills 183 nodes from Steve Krug's classic usability book into a structured reference for web designers and UX professionals. It covers seven major branches: Guiding Principles, Navigation, Smooth Start, Usability Testing, Accessibility, Tips, and By Steve Krug. Key concepts like 'Krug's Third Law of Usability: LESS text' and 'The 101 Rule' are broken down with actionable advice. This template serves as a cheat sheet for applying Krug's principles—such as 'Don't make me think' and 'Clear visual hierarchy'—to improve user experience. It includes practical guidance on usability testing (e.g., testing with 3 people once a month) and accessibility (e.g., adding alt text and keyboard navigation). Ideal for quick reference during design reviews or sprint planning.

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何时使用此模板

UX designers and product managers

During a website redesign kickoff to align the team on usability principles.

UX researchers and QA engineers

When preparing a usability test plan and need a structured test script.

Frontend developers and interaction designers

While reviewing a new feature's navigation to ensure clear, thoughtless choices.

如何使用此模板

步骤 1

Launch and Review Core Principles

Open the template in Xmind to explore the structured branches covering Krug's essential usability laws and guiding principles.

步骤 2

Customize Testing and Accessibility Plans

Adapt the usability testing tasks and accessibility checklists to fit your specific project requirements and design workflows.

步骤 3

Export and Share Design Insights

Save your refined mind map as a PDF or image file to present actionable UX strategies to your stakeholders.

常见问题

What's included in the Don't Make Me Think mind map template?

The template includes 183 nodes across 7 branches: Guiding Principles, Navigation, Smooth Start, Usability Testing, Accessibility, Tips, and By Steve Krug. It covers key usability laws, navigation design, testing methods, and accessibility tips.

How do I use this template for usability testing?

Follow the Usability Testing branch: recruit 3 users, run a 1-hour test per session (35 min task testing), and prioritize fixes by rating the top 10 problems. Customize the task list in Xmind.

Is this Don't Make Me Think cheat sheet editable in Xmind?

Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add notes, change node colors, or reorganize branches to fit your project's needs.

What's the best way to apply Krug's Third Law of Usability?

The template advises to 'Eradicate welcome messages and instruction text' and keep content short. Use short paragraphs, bullet lists, and highlight key words to reduce cognitive load.

Can I use this template for accessibility audits?

Yes, the Accessibility branch lists HTML practices like alt text, keyboard navigation, and contrast ratios. Use it as a checklist during design reviews.

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