User Interface (GUI) Design

The design of the user interface of a website or software application is of utmost importance for the success of the product. Listed below are some principles for creating functional user interfaces. For more information, check out Steve Krug's book "Don't Make Me Think". It is an excellent guide to creating effective graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

Human Computer Interaction | Usability Testing

There are generally three categories of user interfaces:

The following are useful links when working with GUI design:

• The Interactional Designer's Coffee Break
• Nielson's GUI Suggestions

Examples of Bad User Interface Design

• Home Pages that Stink
• Bad error messages

User Interface Mock-up Software

http://guir.berkeley.edu/

Design Criteria

Seagull's Criteria for Good Design (coming soon)
Apple's User Interface Guidelines

ID Conferences

Usability Testing