Module 10 - Interface Design Flashcards
What is a user interface?
Anything that enables two way communication between the user and computer
What are the three pillars of usability?
Effectiveness
What the system can do
Efficiency
Mental and physical effort required
Satisfaction
Purely emotional response
What is a transparent interface?
An intuitive interface that does not distract the user, just like Brainscape.
What is the key feature for user centered design?
Engagement with real users
What is context of use?
Use cases -> software and equipment between POS system of restaurant and grocery can be similar but used very differently.
What requirement elicitation technique is most useful for user centered design?
Observation -> research, prototyping , and feedback are crucial
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Consistency
Consistent sequence of actions.
Consistent layout, and appearance
Exceptions should be understandable and limited in number
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Universal Usability
Diverse users considered.
Content plastic and flexible
ex: features for both novice and expert users.
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Informative Feedback
For every user action, there should be feedback. Ex: drag and drop
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Closure
Sequences actions should be organized into groups with a beginning, middle and end.
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Prevent Errors
Design error prevention.
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Reversal of Actions
Actions should be reversible i.e Undo or revert profile photo image
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Keep Users in Control
Avoid surprises or changes in familiar behaviours. i.e tedious data-entry sequences, difficulty obtaining information, inability to produce desired result.
8 Golden Rules of Interface Design: Reduce Short-Term Memory Load
Avoid interfaces which require users to use memorization from other pages.
