Deborah J. Mayhew, Deborah J. Mayhew & Assoc.

Published November, 1997 by Prentice Hall PTR (ECS Professional)

Copyright 1992, 544 pp.
Cloth
ISBN 0-13-721929-6

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A comprehensive sourcebook of practical guidelines for developing clear software user interfaces.




considers the design of traditional interfaces — such as menus and fill-in forms implemented on character-based screens.
explores the design of state-of-the-art user interfaces — such as direct manipulation interfaces including graphics, color, windows, and pointing devices.

1. Introduction.
2. The User Profile.
3. Conceptual Models.
4. Dialog Styles: Menus.
5. Dialog Styles: Fill-In Forms.
6. Dialog Styles: Question and Answer.
7. Dialog Styles: Command Languages.
8. Dialog Styles: Function Keys.
9. Dialog Styles: Direct Manipulation.
10. Dialog Styles: Natural Language.
11. Dialog Styles: Summary.
12. Input and Output Devices.
13. Organization and Functionality.
14. Screen Layout and Design.
15. Response Time.
16. Error Handling.
17. User Documentation.
18. Summary and Conclusions.

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