Would you consider the term defined as
"A property in which the physical characteristics of an object or
environment {inform the user of} its function."
To sufficiently clarify the following ?
-An affordance exists relative to the action capabilities of a
particular actor.
-The existence of an affordance is independent of the actor%u2019s
ability to perceive it.
-An affordance does not change as the needs and goals of the actor
change.
Which is referenced from the paper of McGrenere & Ho (2000)
And I think the FOX car is great example of how design has a need to
fully appreciate the term and understand its application, as users do
blame themselves.
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