Editing Apprehension Principle (section)

=== Evidence ===

The Nielsen and Loranger's (2006) study examined the relationship between visual design complexity and usability in web design. In the study, the researchers tested the usability of websites with different levels of visual design complexity by conducting a series of experiments in which participants were asked to complete various tasks on websites with different levels of visual design complexity.
The results of the study is consistent with the idea of the apprehension principle and showed that websites with clear and concise visual design were more usable than those with more complex visual design. The researchers found that websites with simple visual design were faster and easier to use, and that they resulted in fewer errors and a higher level of user satisfaction compared to websites with more complex visual design.
The findings of Nielsen and Loranger's study suggest that clear and concise visual design is important for improving the usability of websites and other interfaces. By considering the way users process and interpret visual information, designers can create interfaces that are more intuitive and easier to use, leading to effective communication of information and better user experience.

A review by Tullis and Albert's (2008)  find that visual display characteristics, including font size, color, and layout can significantly impact the effectiveness of a visual display in conveying information.
In their review, Tullis and Albert examined a range of studies that had investigated the role of visual display characteristics in the effectiveness of visual displays and found that visual display characteristics, such as font size, color, and layout, can significantly affect the way people process and interpret visual information
For example, the review has shown that larger font sizes and high contrast colors can improve the readability and legibility of text, making it easier for people to process and understand the information being conveyed. Similarly, the review demonstrated that effective layout and use of whitespace can improve the usability and effectiveness of visual displays since it can help to organize and structure information in a way that is easy for people to understand.
Overall, Tullis and Albert's review of the literature highlights the importance of considering visual display characteristics in the design of visual displays, as these characteristics can significantly impact the effectiveness of the display in conveying information.