interface design
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interfacedesignNavigation systems and user interfaces
“WAYFINDING”1. Orientation2. Route decisions3. Mental mapping4. Closure
Maps & navis1. Paths2. Regions3. Nodes4. Landmarks
paths• Consistent and predictable links• Internal (habitual to the user)• External (breadcrumb trails)
regions• Identifiable regions and spaces• Consistent yet flexible/customizable• Page grid, terminology, links
Nodes• Too much choices can be overwhelming• Balance between user freedom and guidance
LANDMARKS• Orientation cues (“You are here”)• Use of graphics and titles
Search tools• Users see less of the homepage• They have expectations of where search bars
are located
Design tips: Clear navigation
Design tips: No dead ends
Design tips: Simple yet unique
Design tips: Visible graphic identity
Design tips: Composition
Trends in web
composition
Web Design conventions
Web Design conventions
More conventions• Informative title• Author or institution• Date created and revised/edited• Copyright/ownership statements• Link to home/main page• Alt text for images• Headings for sections