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Better UX = Better Grades?

April 28, 2006 · Leave a Comment

My love is in her 2nd year of her studies for a B.A. in Chemistry in Tel-Aviv University. Usually she gets really upset before big exams. 

Now, she is having this big exam in 2 days, and I see her happy and content. Trying to understand what causes this change of behavior, I ask her and she tells me she has a great book to study from. “What’s so great about this book?”, I ask. And she surprises me: “It really helps me understand this material”.

Even more curious, I get closer to examine the book. And suddenly it all becomes clear. This is maybe the most friendly, easy, clear and fun book to learn with. Just look at those headers, colors, clear problem boxes, yellow highlights (originally in the book).

So, if it’s easier to study from, it’s easier for the student to succeed in the exam. User Experience matters!

p.s. – Somehow those colors and highlighting reminds me of Basecamp.

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