Posted in Usability on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Usability definition: As defined in ISO 9241-11
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The extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use
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Parameters of usability
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Effectiveness : Task Completion
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Efficiency : Lesser time / clicks
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Satisfaction : Pleasurable activity
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Benefits of Usability
Benefits to Users
User satisfaction à User Delight
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Posted in Prototyping, tagged prototype, Wireframe on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wireframes – standalone “illustrations” of screens void of graphic treatment, with indications of functionality and screen flow.
Prototypes – interactive versions of screens with varying levels of graphic treatment/fidelity. The interactivity of the screens should mimic the intended functionality of the final product.
Posted in Interface Design, Prototyping, Usability, user exprience, tagged layout, Wireframe on January 7, 2009 | 3 Comments »
original posted on http://www.strangesystems.net
Wireframes serve a central function in the development of a web site. It is a key tool in communicating the content and layout of each web page for internal and client reviews as well serving as a blueprint for graphic designers to produce designs and for programmers develop functionality.
What are wireframes?
A wireframe [...]
