Fundamentals of Designing User Interaction - Getting Started
The usability of your application's design is not just a philosophical nicety for your consideration; it is essential to the success of your application. The investment you make in the design of your application contributes not only to supporting and keeping your existing customers, but also to expanding your customer base. Therefore, your investment in the design of your application directly affects your current and future bottom line.
If you design or develop software for the Windows platform, you are part of an industry that is creating some of the most exciting and innovative applications available. More applications and more types of applications are being written for the Windows platform than for any other environment. In addition, increased support for accessibility and localization of applications means that applications are reaching a larger audience. New hardware initiatives and innovative technologies are making computers better for end users.
The wide use of features such as common dialog boxes and controls has increased consistency between applications. In short, application developers for Windows are doing a great job of promoting the growth and use of computers everywhere.
Fundamentals of Designing User Interaction
Design Specifications and Guidelines