user interface (UI) = is the way humans interact or engage with a computing device, handheld, laptop or desktop
device interface = every computing device has an interface that people use in order to 'work' the device
interaction with the device could be clicking a mouse, sliding a finger across a screen, talking to or listening to the device
usability = how easy it is to use
inclusivity = a sense of belonging, can participate. Include community, culture as well as
accessibility = "To allow people with and without disabilities to benefit from the same services" source
UI includes input controls; buttons, text input boxes, radio buttons, check boxes, drop down lists
UI includes navigation controls; breadcrumbs, sliders, search fields
UI includes information components; tool tips, progress bar, message box
Graphical user interface (GUI) suitable for target audience
if a target audience is 5 years old, large pics, not much text, bright colours
if a target audience is 55 years old, small pics, text, normal colours
match the interface to the users (target audience)
Logical and hierarchical organisation of content
UI should be well set out, not cluttered, easy to follow, large sites should have a sitemap for hierarchical organisation
UI should have a flow that is easy to understand. Small sites should have a menu system that is named using common names (logical organisation, eg About Us, Contact Us, Home etc
Let things go where they are expected to go.
Relevant help features of a graphical user interface
usability; people will be able to use the website more effectively with the following;
a search function
a site map
breadcrumbs
inclusivity;
language choice,
cultural sensitivity (images in one culture may not be liked in another culture),
gender neutral or specific
accessibility;
font resizeable,
alternate text for images,
screen readers (software that vision impaired people buy to be able to 'read' the screen)
choose colour blind friendly colours (not red and green together)