The Impact of Information Layout and Auxiliary Instruction Display Mode on the Usability of Virtual Fitting Interaction Interfaces

• Published in: Information (Basel) Vol. 16; no. 10; p. 862
• Main Authors: Lin, Xingmin, Pan, Peiling
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 04.10.2025
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Augmented reality; Cognitive load; Cognitive tasks; Completion time; Design; Digital transformation; Distance learning; Efficiency; Interfaces; Layouts; Older people; Online instruction; Optimization; Purchase intention; Ratings; Shopping; Task complexity; Telematics; Usability; User experience; Variance analysis
• ISSN: 2078-2489; 2078-2489
• DOI: 10.3390/info16100862

With the widespread adoption of virtual fitting technology in e-commerce and fashion, optimizing user experience through interface design has become increasingly critical. However, research on the usability of virtual fitting interaction interfaces remains limited. Current interfaces frequently suffer from disorganized information layouts and ambiguous auxiliary instructions, reducing efficiency and immersion. This study systematically investigates the effects of information layout (matrix layout, list layout, horizontal layout) and auxiliary instruction display mode (positive polarity: dark content on light background; negative polarity: light content on dark background) on user task performance and subjective experience. A between-subjects experiment was conducted with 60 participants across six conditions. Participants performed a series of tasks, and data were collected on task completion time, subjective ratings, and Technology Acceptance Model responses. Analyses were conducted using two-way ANOVA. The main findings were as follows: (1) The matrix layout demonstrated higher efficiency in multi-target search and complex decision-making tasks, and also received higher subjective ratings for perceived ease of use. (2) The positive polarity display mode demonstrated better performance in single-information search and cognitively intensive tasks, coupled with higher subjective ratings for interface rationality and information clarity. (3) A significant interaction effect was identified between information layout and display mode. The matrix layout combined with positive polarity improved efficiency, whereas the list layout with negative polarity impaired task performance. The horizontal layout was also rated lower for operational fluency. These findings provide practical guidance for designing virtual fitting interfaces that enhance both performance and subjective user experience.