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Contents
Introduction Usability Some examples Types of User Interfaces Graphic Screen Design A Very Brief Case Study- Metro User interface References
The user interface is the space where interaction between humans and machines occurs
Goal??
Introduction
The user interface includes hardware (physical) and software (logical) components. User interfaces exist for various systems, and provide a means of: Input, allowing the users to manipulate a system Output, allowing the system to indicate the effects of the users' manipulation
What is usability?
Usability is a measure of the effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction with which specified users can achieve specified goals in a particular environment.
USABILITY
Effort Minimum effort Design It describes how well a product can be used for its intended purpose by its target users with efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction
anger and frustration decreased productivity in the workplace higher error rates physical and emotional injury equipment damage loss of customer loyalty costs money
USER INTERFACE
The User Interface today is often one of the most critical factors regarding the success or failure of a computer system Good UI design:
Increases efficiency Improves productivity Reduces errors Reduces training Improves acceptance
Examples(1)
Modern telephone systems
standard number pad two additional buttons * and #
Problem
many hidden functions operations and outcome completely invisible
*72+number = call forward
can I remember that combination? if I enter it, how do I know it caught? how can I remember if my phone is still forwarded?
Microsoft Paint
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(3)Entering a Date
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(4)Mouse or Keyboard?
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Contrast
make different things different brings out dominant elements mutes lesser elements creates dynamism
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Computers good at remembering, people are not! Promote recognition over recall
menus, icons, choice
dialog boxes vs. commands, field formats relies on visibility of objects to the user (but less is more!)
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4. Provide Feedback
>Working..
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Provide feedback
cancel
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Provide feedback
Multiple files being copied, but feedback is file by file.
Drawing Board LT
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Errors..
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HELP!!!!
Reference manuals
used mostly for detailed lookup by experts rarely introduces concepts thematically arranged on-line hypertext search / find table of contents index cross-index
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The Windows Phone 7 Series User Interface (UI) is based off a Windows Phone design system internally codenamed Metro. The Metro design principles center on a look that uses type to echo the visual language of airport and metro system signage. The goal is to clearly direct end users to the content they want. Metro interfaces are supposed to embody harmonious, functional, and attractive visual elements. Ideally, good UI design should encourage playful exploration when interacting with the application and people should feel a sense of wonder and excitement.
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Principles of design
Typography: Type is beautiful. Not only is it attractive to the eye, but it can also be functional. Motion is what brings the interface to life. Transitions are just as important as graphical design.
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Principles of design
Content not Chrome is one of the more unique principles of Metro. By removing all notions of extra chrome in the UI, the content becomes the main focus. Honesty. Design explicitly for the form factor of a hand held device using touch, a high resolution screen and simplified and expedited forms of interaction.
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Conclusion: Summary
We would like to conclude by saying that designing a User interface is of utmost importance otherwise it would render all the other applications useless because the user would be all disinterested. The new user interfaces that have come up recently(Natural user interface, Multi touch interface)have actually made our using of the computers more easy and practical.
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References
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THANK YOU
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