Error prevention
evergreenEven better than good error messages is a careful design which prevents a problem from occurring in the first place.
Either eliminate error-prone conditions or check for them and present users with a confirmation option before they commit to the action.
Source: 10 Usability Heuristics For User Interface Design
Related Topics: Design
Linked Notes:
how to improve your designs
[[don’t make me think]] - this is what you’re trying to achieve with all your designs.