The essential guide to user interface design : an introduction to GUI design principles and techniques /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Wiley Computer Pub.,
©2002.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Online Access: | http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=74245 |
Table of Contents:
- The importance of the user interface
- Characteristics of graphical and web user interfaces
- Know your user or client
- Understand the business function
- Understand the principles of good screen design
- Develop system menus and navigation schemes
- Select the proper kinds of windows
- Select the proper device-based controls
- Choose the proper screen-based controls
- Write clear text and messages
- Provide effective feedback and guidance and assistance
- Provide effective internationalization and accessibility
- Create meaningful graphics, icons and images
- Choose the proper colors
- Organize and layout windows and pages
- Test, test, and retest.