A designer can indicate action in their design by making the function of the design element clear through its form. For example, a door handle can be designed in a way that it naturally suggests pushing or pulling. The visibility of certain elements, like a hinge on a door, can also indicate the action required. The key is to make the design intuitive so that manual instructions are not necessary.
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For simple designs, like those for a door or kettle, manual instructions to "push" or "pull" should not be necessary. Good design should indicate action by itself. Make a pillar visible so that it's clear which side of a door is attached to a hinge. When simple things are overly complex, Norman writes, "the whole purpose of the design is lost."