New chapters have come out in section Language of textbook User Interface: ‘Windows’ and ‘Forms’.
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This book progressively reveals the key principles of a good user interface. The author also writes about the laws of interaction, then discusses the language of the interface, both textual and graphical.
The book is intended for web and user interface designers, editors, managers, and everyone who is involved in product development.
Windows
Interface designers often organize features with many windows and panels. But users have more important and interesting tasks than managing windows. They are forced to move those windows around just to see what they need. A good portion of the chapter ‘Windows’ is devoted to avoiding too many windows. There is a selection of standard screen layouts and combinations.
Forms
A form is a load of interface and a big obstacle for the user. The job of a designer is to make it simpler for the user to fill out. The chapter ‘Forms’ covers both layout and behavior: alignment, field sizes, error messages, required and optional fields.
Sample chapter
The chapter ‘Aiming’ is available for free. In the chapter Ilya Birman talks about the placement and content of the interface elements. He explains how to simplify hitting buttons and inputs with a mouse and finger.
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