Interface Guidelines & Principles § 7 principles for Interface Design 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Focus on the users & tasks, not technology. Conform to the User’s View of the Task. Consider function first, presentation later. Promote Learning Deliver Information Responsiveness Evaluate It
Evaluate It § Software Testing – Test the software components. – Objects, methods, etc. § Usability Testing – Test the software with prospective users.
Usability Testing § Before Development – Paper mock ups can be used to test a design. – This is a good technique that doesn’t create false expectations from the users point of view.
Usability Testing § During Development – Prototypes can be used to perform usability testing.
Usability Testing § After Development – – – Pilot Test Videotape, usability methods. Usability Toolbox
Interface Guidelines & Principles 1. Focus on the users & tasks, not technology. – User Centered Designed 2. Conform to the User’s View of the Task. 3. Consider function first, presentation later. – 4. 5. Conceptual Model vs. User Mental Model Promote Learning Deliver Information – Information vs. Data 6. Responsiveness – Perceived Speed vs. Machine Speed 7. Evaluate It – Usability Studies