Principles and Guidelines in Software User Interface Design

Mayhew, Deborah J.

ISBN 10: 0137219296 / ISBN 13: 9780137219292

Published by Prentice Hall, Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A., 1991

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DESCRIPTION: Glossy Hard Cover, no Dust Jacket, as issued. First Edition, Third Printing. 619 pages. CONDITION: Book VERY GOOD: covers are lightly rubbed, binding tight and square; occasional text highlighting scattered throughout, otherwise unmarked. CONTENT: Mayhew explores all aspects of user interface design including the high-level conceptual model, dialog styles, organization of functionality to support user tasks, and effective error handling. She offers guidance for the design of traditional and state-of-the art user interfaces. Both theoretical foundation and guidelines are covered in this easy reference, for ready assistance in making design decisions on the job and for deeper understanding of the topic. Seller Inventory # 000036

Bibliographic Details

Title: Principles and Guidelines in Software User ...

Publisher: Prentice Hall, Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as issued

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

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

From the Back Cover:

Here's a comprehensive sourcebook, filled with concrete design guidelines for developing clear software interfaces. In it, readers will find practical guidelines including the high level conceptual model, dialog styles, organization of functionality to support user tasks, and effective error handling. Suitable for novice and experienced software development professionals. Based on extensive research in human computer interaction. Provides guidance for both the design of traditional interfaces, such as menus and fill-in forms implemented on character-based screens, and for the design of state-of-the-art user interfaces such as direct manipulation interfaces including graphics, color, windows, and pointing devices.e