8. User Interface Design Flashcards
1
Q
What are the basic UI principles?
A
Layout – standard three-part structure Awareness – always inform the user Aesthetics – less is more User-focused – understand the user’s goals Consistency – enable prediction Efficiency – minimize user effort
2
Q
What are the interface design principles?
A
- Identify inputs, outputs, and use scenarios
- Design overall interface structure
- Design standards and conventions
- Prototype, Evaluate, Iterate
3
Q
Interface Structure Design Should:
A
- Always make the next step clear
- Avoid restricting the user’s movement
- No dead ends
- Navigation mechanisms should be used
consistently - Let the user know consequences of leaving a form
4
Q
Describe an interface structure diagram
A
- Used to display all paths the user can take, all interactions, and all inputs and outputs (and their order).