User Interfaces (8 links)
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Specific tips for usable web interfaces.
Effective use of forms on websites
http://www.merges.net/theory/20010301.html
Includes tips for effective form use.
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Baker, Adam (6)
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March 1, 2001
Pliant response for websites
http://www.merges.net/theory/20010226.html
Effective visual feedback.
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Baker, Adam (6)
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February 26, 2001
2D is Better Than 3D
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/981115.html
People are not frogs, making it difficult to navigate 3D computer spaces.
Stick to 2D for visualizing abstract information spaces and sitemaps. Shun virtual reality gimmicks (e.g., shopping malls) that distract from users' goals. Guidelines are given for when to use 3D (answer: rarely).
November 15, 1998, Alertbox by Jakob Nielsen.
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Nielsen, Jakob (116)
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February 5, 1999
Scaling Information Access
http://www.asktog.com/columns/008scaledinfo.html
Doing the best you can with what you have.
Tog explains that you just may have to settle for some poor user interfaces if you are using today's web technology.
His example is creating a browsable interface of thousands of members of a mailing list. You won't be able to do the same interface that works for a GUI and a hundred item list. Some things do not scale.
August 3, 1998 Ask Tog article.
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Tognazzini, Bruce (11)
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August 21, 1998
Silo Design for Web Transactions
http://www.asktog.com/columns/007silodesign.html
Secret to transactional design is to take control.
Bruce Tognazzini shares his experience with designing a web application with a clear beginning and ending and where users could not stray in between.
His advice:
- Turn off the browser's controls
- Only allow exiting when it is safe or prudent
- Back up your application with good data integrity
July 27, 1998 Ask Tog article.
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Tognazzini, Bruce (11)
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August 17, 1998
Web Mastery Style
http://www.hypernews.org/HyperNews/get/www/style.html
Focused on stylistic issues, it does cover some HCI aspects however.
Has pointers on these topics: Style Manuals; Tips, Hints, Advice, Do's and Dont's; In-House Style Guides; Specialized Style Guides; Zines; Forums; Theory; Best (and Worst) Catalogs; Indexes.
Contains a discussion at the bottom of the page.
March 28, 1997
Designing the HotJava Views User Environment for a Network Computer
http://java.sun.com/products/hotjavaviews/hjv.white.html
Sun's white paper on user interface design for their network computer.
Covers design principles used ("keep it simple") and not used ("desktop metaphor") in the design.
January 27, 1997
Marginalia of Web Design
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9611.html
Covers some of the details to pay attention to.
Alertbox, November, 1996. Page titles, text size and color, thumbnails covered.
Destination: Alertbox (101)
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Nielsen, Jakob (116)
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November 1, 1996
