The Essential Guide to User Interface Design: An Introduction to GUI Design Principles and Techniques, 2nd Edition

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

About the Authors.

PART I: THE USER INTERFACE -
AN INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW.

The Importance of the User Interface.

Characteristics of Graphical and Web User Interfaces.

PART II: THE USER INTERFACE DESIGN PROCESS.

Know Your User or Client.

Understand the Business Function.

Understand the Principles of Good Screen Design.

Develop System Menus and Navigation Schemes.

Select the Proper Kinds of Windows.

Select the Proper Device-Based Controls.

Choose the Proper Screen-Based Controls.

Writing Clear Text and Messages.

Provide Effective Feedback, Guidance, and Assistance.

Provide Effective Internationalization and Accessibility.

Create Meaningful Graphics, Icons and Images.

Choose the Proper Colors.

Organize and Layout Windows and Pages.

Test, Test, and Retest.

References.

Index.