Interface Design Guidelines for Every Component
Here are some general interface design guidelines for every component:
- Use consistent terminology and conventions: Use the same words and phrases throughout the interface, and follow standard design conventions, such as using standard icons and buttons.
- Provide clear feedback: Let users know what is happening when they interact with the interface, by providing visual or auditory feedback.
- Make it easy to undo actions: Allow users to easily undo their mistakes, by providing a button or keyboard shortcut.
- Prevent errors: Design the interface to prevent errors from happening in the first place, by providing clear instructions and validation.
- Make the interface accessible: Design the interface to be accessible to users with a wide range of abilities, by following accessibility guidelines.
Here are some specific guidelines for common interface components:
- Buttons: Use clear and concise labels, and make sure that buttons are large enough to be easily clicked or tapped.
- Input fields: Provide clear instructions and validation, and make sure that input fields are large enough to accommodate the expected input.
- Checkboxes and radio buttons: Use clear and concise labels, and group related checkboxes and radio buttons together.
- Menus: Organize menu items logically, and use clear and concise labels.
- Tooltips: Use tooltips to provide additional information about interface elements, but avoid using them to provide essential instructions.
- Dialog boxes: Use clear and concise language, and make sure that dialog boxes are easy to understand and complete.
Guidelines in Human Computer Interface(HCI)
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a field of study that focuses on the design and development of interactive systems that are easy and efficient to use. HCI guidelines are recommendations that can be used to design and develop user interfaces that are more user-friendly and effective.
Important Guidelines in Human Computer Interface
- Shneiderman’s Eight Golden Rules
- Norman’s Seven Principles
- Heuristic Evaluation
- Nielsen’s Ten Heuristic Principles
- Interface Design Guidelines for Every Component
- Guidelines for Error Prevention and Handling
- Performance Optimization
- Visual Design
- Security and Privacy
- Testing