GUI design essentials

the long version

Drawing upon their experience as leading interface designers, educators, and consultants, the authors teach you the art and science of user centered design. They show you how to bring end users into the design process in order to dramatically enhance the usability of your designs, while making efficient use of your design time. They tell you the right questions to ask and how to translate user feedback into practical solutions. First, they describe the entire design process in detail, breaking it down into a series of steps accompanied by useful forms and checklists. Then they provide practical, step-by-step guidelines on how to design for Windows 95, Windows 3.1, and the Web. On the CD-ROM you'll find design guidelines as an online document, design guidelines in Microsoft Word 7.0 for you to use and customize, and forms and checklists in Microsoft Word 7.0 for you to use and customize.