principles of user interface

Reuse Principle in User Interfaces

by Vishal Mehta April 26, 2011 Usability

Concepts should be reused. This achieves consistency and sustained transparency for the end-users. We really are not high on un-learning and re-learning on a singular concept. If the dual-process can be either eliminated or minimized by appropriately applying re-use principle, we welcome it. Take the case of switches in your home, for instance. Would you [...]

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Feedback Principle in User Interfaces

by Vishal Mehta March 25, 2011 Usability

What is this thing doing? This becomes a common expression if your user interface lacks clear information and feedback principle. Feedback in a UI needs to be immediate and synchronized with user action. It should echo what user action has been performed; the state/status of it. We have observed some points and examples on the [...]

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Structure Principle in User Interfaces

by Vishal Mehta February 21, 2011 Web Design

STRUCTURE. In my blog post, Principles of User Interface Design, we touched on various aspects of user interfaces. This feature will discuss few specific points of one of the aspects – Structure – followed by few examples. Why do you need your site to be structured? Well, you need your customers/prospects to understand quickly what [...]

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