Woche 9 - Visual Interface Desgin & Interaction II

Question 1

Explain the design principle of “Audit, don’t edit” using an example of your
choice (either one where this is done, or a counterexample where this is
not done)

Answer 1

• user might intentionally do something thath your app considers an error => warnings should be clear and modelles.
• example: underline grammar instead of apply correction.

Question 2

what are the 8 golden rules for interface design

Answer 2

1. Strive for consistency
2. Seek universal usability
3. Offer informative feedback
4. Design dialogues to yield closure
5. Prevent errors
6. Permit easy reversal of actions
7. Keep users in control
8. Reduce short-term memory load
9. Enable frequent users to use shortcuts