The designer has an obligation to provide an appropriate conceptual model for the way that the device works. It doesn't have to completely accurate but it has to be sufficiently accurate that it will help in both the learning of the operation and also dealing with novel situations.
Donald A. NormanIn design it is important to shoe the effect of an action. ... Feedback is critical.
Donald A. NormanOur information lives will be better served when we are free to get to our information from wherever we are, with any device available.
Donald A. Norman