The Essential Guide to User Interface Design, Second Edition: An Introduction to GUI Design Principles and Techniques
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WILBERT O. GALITZ is an internationally recognized consultant, author, and instructor on information systems and user interface design. He is president of Galitz, Inc., a firm that focuses on the human factors and ergonomics of systems.
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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.
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.
