An example of web design using the concept of affordances could be the design of a website's navigation menu. The navigation menu affords the ability to navigate through different sections of the website. It is usually located at the top of the webpage, making it easily discoverable for the user. The buttons or links in the menu are clickable, which is an affordance that allows the user to interact with them. If the user is not familiar with the website, the navigation menu does not afford the ability to navigate unless it is designed in a way that is intuitive and easy to understand.
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