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Title:
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO USER INTERFACE DESG. (2nd ED
Publisher:
Wiley India Pvt Ltd
Author:
Wilbert O. Galitz
Edition:
Paperback,2nd edition (June  2002)
Format:
.pdf
ISBN:
8126502800
EAN:
9788126502806, 978-8126502806
No. of Pages:
736

Book Description:

Well-designed graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for business systems can greatly increase user productivity, but designing them can be difficult and time consuming. This book walks developers through the basics of good interface design, using real-world examples from systems that are proven successes.
* Galitz is an internationally recognized consultant, author, and instructor with many years of experience with information systems and user interface design
* Written especially for developers who may be designing user interfaces for the first time, but also extremely useful for any developer involved in GUI or Web site design
* Revised to reflect the profound enhancements in interface design, specifically how Web page design has revolutionized interface design
* New information covers a variety of platforms, both traditional and Web-based
This Second Edition, provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to building user-friendly system interfaces. At each step, the author describes the principles of good design and illustrates them with real-world examples of proven designs. He provides in-depth examples of the key components of interfaces and how they can be combined to promote efficient use. This book is especially written for developers who may be designing user interfaces for the first time.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
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.

Table of Contents:
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

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