Fundamentals of Designing User Interaction - Design Principles and Methodology

Design Principles and Methodology

A well-designed user interface is built on principles and a development process that center on users and their tasks. This chapter summarizes the basic principles of the interface design for Microsoft Windows. It also includes techniques and methodologies used in an effective human-computer interface design process.

User-Centered Design Principles

Design Methodology

Understanding Users

Design Tradeoffs

Fundamentals of Designing User Interaction

Windows Interface Components

Design Specifications and Guidelines

Appendixes and References