The buttons for pause and play from a physical stereo are transferred over into the digital space on music streaming sites like Spotify below, allowing people to use both digital and physical items without having to learn new systems. The use of a familair set of icons for both physical and digital music interfaces reduces cognitive readjustment when using new systems.
VII. Technology should leverage familiar behaviors to introduce new ones.
Technology takes time to introduce. Have a gradual introduction plan to allow people to adapt and accept new features over time according to social norms, and incorporate user feedback to accelerate usability.*
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