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Non-designers, who are not trained in arts and design backgrounds, are generally lack of knowledge on color and design principles. Thus, some may have less aesthetical sense and color appreciation for interior design. This paper aims to investigate ease of use and usability of color selection tool for non-designers, who are not familiar to apply color and mood setting on interior design. A usability evaluation was conducted with 30 participants. The result shows an average score of 2.63/5.0, revealing poor usability of using a Paint Tester Application for non-designers. Therefore, it is important for mobile apps developers to evaluate the usability components and user acceptance for improved apps development. Future studies will encompass a comparative analysis of different color selection tools for non-designers.
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To Cite this Article: Qahman, A., Wong, C. Y., & Hussin, M. (2021). Usability of a Color Selection Tool on Mobile Devices for Non-Designers. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(3), 967-974.
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