Three Key Rules
Rule
1 Rule 2
Rule 3
The following information are guidelines based upon
experts' user interface design principles. The purpose of these principles is to
create a more positive experience for the user.
Rule 1: Place the User in Control
This rule can be accomplished by following a few principles:
- Allow users to use either the keyboard or mouse.
- Allow users to change the focus.
- Display descriptive messages and text.
- Provide immediate and reversible actions, and feedback.
- Provide meaningful paths and exits.
- Accommodate users with different skill levels.
- Allow the user to customize the interface.
Rule 2: Reduce the
User's Memory load
This rule can be accomplished by following a few principles:
- Relieve short-term memory.
- Rely on recognition, not recall.
- Provide visual clues.
- Provide defaults, undo, and redo.
- Use real-world metaphors.
- Promote visual clarity.
Rule 3: Make the
interface consistent
This rule can be accomplished by following a few principles:
- Maintain consistency within and across products.
- Keep interaction results the same.
- Provide aesthetic appeal and integrity.
- Encourage exploration.
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