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User Interface Structure
A successful User Interface Structure makes a Web site or application
self evident, easy to navigate, and visually compelling. Users immediately understand what is available
and how to find it. Innovative structures optimize access to information
and features. By mapping the tasks to user goals, the
interaction becomes highly efficient and productive..
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Applications / GUI
"The user interface structure must
function in accordance with the user's conceptual model of
the application. Testing high-level prototypes of the primary
and a few secondary windows with the users gives a clear indication
of how the application will fare. If needed, you can stop
now and rework the exemplars – get it right before you've
lost a lot of development time."
John Sorflaten
Project Director
Human Factors International |
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User interface structure determines 80% of usability. Innovative
user interface structures optimize access to application data and
features. Experience the expertise HFI has gained from the development
of over 100 interface architectures.
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Benefits |
Designing of a primary navigational framework and a set
of primary application windows. |
Users get the information they need quickly and efficiently,
without frustration. |
If needed, reengineering of the workflow to fit the users'
conceptual model of the application. |
The purpose of the application is immediately clear, and
window thrashing is eliminated. |
Amending the structure's visual presentation.
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New customers react with a positive initial impression, and
repeated customers find a clean, uncluttered look. |
Preparing for subsequent usability testing and detailed design
efforts. |
Provides an extensible basis for future development. |
Deliverables include:
- High-level application flow
- High-level prototype designs of the primary application window
and some secondary screens
- Description of the structure and behavior of the applications
- Written report or verbal presentation
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