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UNIT -3

USER INTERFACE DESIGN MODEL


THE GOLDEN RULES

1. Place the user in control.


2. Reduce the user’s memory load.
3. Make the interface consistent.
Place the user in control.
Define interaction modes in a way that does not force a user
into unnecessary or undesired actions.
Provide for flexible interaction.
Allow user interaction to be interruptible and undoable.
Streamline interaction as skill levels advance and allow the
interaction to be customized
Hide technical internals from the casual user.
Design for direct interaction with objects that appear on the
screen.
Reduce the User’s Memory Load
Reduce demand on short-term memory
Establish meaningful defaults.
Define shortcuts that are intuitive.
The visual layout of the interface should be based on a
real-world metaphor.
Disclose information in a progressive fashion.
Make the Interface Consistent
Allow the user to put the current task into a meaningful
context.
Maintain consistency across a complete product line.
If past interactive models have created user expectations, do
not make changes unless there is a compelling reason to do
so.
USER INTERFACE DESIGN PROCESS
INTERFACE ANALYSIS AND MODELLING
User analysis
• Are users trained professionals, technicians, clerical, or manufacturing
workers?
• What level of formal education does the average user have?
• Are the users capable of learning from written materials or have they
expressed a desire for classroom training?
Task Analysis and Modeling (Elaboration ,Workflow,Representation)
• What tasks and subtasks will be performed as the user does the work?
• What specific problem domain objects will the user manipulate as work is
performed?
• What is the sequence of work tasks—the workflow?
Analysis of Display Content
• Is proper on-screen identification assigned to all content?
• If a large report is to be presented, how should it be partitioned for ease
of understanding?
INTERFACE DESIGN

• Applying Interface Design Steps (Objects,actions)


• User Interface Design Patterns
• Design Issues (response time, error handling)
INTERFACE CONSTRUCTION
Interface Design Principles and Guidelines
• Communication &Consistency
• Latency Reduction
• Track State
Interface Design Workflow
• Develop a rough sketch
• Map user objectives into specific interface actions.
• Storyboard screen images for each interface action.
• Develop a procedural & behavioral representation
INTERFACE VALIDATION

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