interface design
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- pascii
i have to create some icons for an business application. in this connection, I would like to read some information about interface design and the 'philosophy' of it.
thank u very much!
- jevad0
hey pascii - I have so many books about that and had a load of links till I lost my favourites...thats what I do for my job pretty much.
You can find some info here:
http://www.boxesandarrows.com
http://www.ambysoft.com/userInte…
http://www.raizlabs.com/interfac…
- pascii0
thanks jevad!
it is so damn hard, because the guys are soooo used to their old ones, but tey want some new ones, but.....
: ) you know!
- versa0
i like looking at this site when i am thinking about icons ( check out bottom port examples )
- pascii0
nice versa! i really like those!
- jevad0
Although visual style is a tempting diversion for many visual designers, use of stylized visual elements needs to be carefully controlled within an interface- particularly when designing for sovereign applications. Designers must be careful not to affect the basic shape, visual behaviour, and visual affordance of controls in teh effort to adapt them to a visual style.
The point is to be aware of the value that each elemt provides. There is nothing wrong with an element that adds style, as long as it accomplishes what you intend to do and doesn't interfere with the meaning of the interface or the user's ability to interact with it.
having said that, educational and entertainment applications/sites etc...esp those designed for kids, leave room for a bit more stylistic experimentation. The visual appearance of the interface and content are part of the enjoyment of these applications, and a greater argument can also be made for thematic relationships between controls and content. Even in these cases though, basic affordances should be preserved so that users can reach the content easily.
- jevad0
took me fookin ages to write that and I want pascii to see it!
- ********0
http://www.axialis.com has some links to this
- ********0
this type stuff? http://www.everaldo.com/
- ********0
best thread today... nice links guys
- jevad0
yay!
Best Thread Award ™
- SF20
awesome links there Jevad. Thanks!
- helloperson0
alright a serious topic!
my fav. is an older book, but features some really great essays, "The Art of Human Computer Interface Design", also I find Norman's "The Design of Everyday Things" and "Emotional Design" (while product oriented) to be equally valuable.
Good luck!
- Mick0
Does anyone know if there is a library of windows buttons, icons, etc. or a photoshop brush set that has all the dindows UI elements.... I'm designing an application UI also and figure there must be some sort of template out there to save me having to do a million screenshots and cut up all the buttons, scrollbars, icons, etc.
- Mick0
FYI... I found this which is awesome lirary for Mac/Wind2K - but I need an XP version.