Design requirements of usability and aesthetics for e-Learning purposes

Abstract

This paper presents principal design requirements, in terms of usability and aesthetics, for e-learning purposes. Usability and aesthetic attributes applicable for standalone materials as well as e-learning applications are identified, based on research of existing literature and experience. Design requirements are then defined from logically coherent groups of these attributes, namely: legibility, design consistency, visual presentation, content arrangement and content adjustment. Specified requirements are further discussed according to their role in e-learning, application and frequent mistakes based on experience.