selffriendly
Selffriendly is an adjective used in technology design and consumer discourse to describe products, services, or policies that promote user independence and self-reliance. A selffriendly system aims to minimize the need for external help by enabling self-service, clear guidance, and transparent operations. The term blends self with friendly, signaling that the design treats the user as capable of solving issues with appropriate support rather than being patronizing or overly prescriptive.
Origin and usage: The term emerged in contemporary tech writing in the 2010s as designers sought to
Characteristics: Selffriendly design emphasizes self-service options, easily discoverable troubleshooting resources, step-by-step guides, undo and recovery mechanisms,
Criticism: Critics warn that pursuing selffriendliness can neglect the needs of users who prefer human support
See also: user experience, human-computer interaction, self-service, empowerment, accessibility.