Interface Design
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The document discusses key concepts for effective interface and navigation system design such as wayfinding principles like orientation, route decisions, mental mapping and closure. It also covers design of paths, regions, nodes and landmarks to aid navigation. Specific tips mentioned include using consistent and predictable links for paths, identifiable regions, balancing user freedom and guidance for nodes, and orientation cues like "You are here" for landmarks. The document also discusses search tools expectations and trends in web composition and conventions.
Interface Design
- 1. interface design Navigation systems and user interfaces
- 2. WAYFINDING 1. Orientation 2. Route decisions 3. Mental mapping 4. Closure
- 3. Maps & navis 1. Paths 2. Regions 3. Nodes 4. Landmarks
- 4. paths Consistent and predictable links Internal (habitual to the user) External (breadcrumb trails)
- 5. regions Identifiable regions and spaces Consistent yet flexible/customizable Page grid, terminology, links
- 7. Nodes Too much choices can be overwhelming Balance between user freedom and guidance
- 9. LANDMARKS Orientation cues (You are here) Use of graphics and titles
- 11. Search tools Users see less of the homepage They have expectations of where search bars are located
- 14. Design tips: Clear navigation
- 15. Design tips: No dead ends
- 16. Design tips: Simple yet unique
- 17. Design tips: Visible graphic identity
- 19. Trends in web composition
- 22. More conventions Informative title Author or institution Date created and revised/edited Copyright/ownership statements Link to home/main page Alt text for images Headings for sections