• how we design for the user

what is a user interface (UI)?

• the space where interaction between humans and machines occurs

what makes a good UI?

• jakob nielson's usability heuristics

10 design heuristics

UNDERSTANDING

• consistency
• use fimiliar metaphors & language
• clean & functional design

ACTION

• freedom
• flexibility
• recognition over recall

FEEDBACK

• show status
• prevent errors
• support error recovery
• provide help

1. visibility of system status
   • loading bar
2. match between system and the real world
   • the plane seat picking
3. user control and freedom
   • amazon filters
4. consistency and standards
   • google docs, sheets
5. error prevention
   • google docs
6. recognition rather than recall
   • coding fill in word
7. flexibility and efficiency of use
8. aesthetic and minimalist design
9. help users recognize, diagnose, and recover
10. help and documentation
    • stack overflow

• think abt kind of users