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The Science and Art of Effective Web and Application Design |
Designing intuitive and effective user interfaces is both science and art. During this course, participants will learn how to apply research-based and field-tested Web and application design principles and methodologies. Initially they will focus on the four foundational layers of the interface: Navigation, Presentation, Content, and Interaction. Next, they will learn how Web 2.0 is influencing the domain of user experience (UX) design. Participants will then be provided with the framework, tools, and templates needed to support rapid prototyping initiatives. Finally, they will extend their sphere of influence through the application of accessibility and cross-cultural design methods. The course is led by experienced HFI consultants and includes in-depth discussions, challenging and interactive exercises, and fully documented student materials.
(contributes to HFI's Certified
Usability Analyst certification) |
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| Objective |
Learn how to:
- identify, select, and implement appropriate navigation models used to build intuitive navigation structures
- make better decisions and recommendations to improve visual design, including: layout, color, graphics and icons, and text
- implement effective usability-based content organization and treatment methods
- ensure intuitive interaction through appropriate UI control selection and error and feedback design
- increase design efficiency using Web and application templates
- extend your UCD sphere of influence into the domains of user experience, accessibility, and cross-cultural design
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| Course length |
| Three days:
9:00 to 4:30 each day, 1 hour lunch break |
| Course content |
- Designing intuitive navigation structures
- Optimizing interaction through controls and feedback
- Creating screens and pages that:
- control user focus
- match user's expectations
- optimize efficiency and usability
- How Web 2.0 is influencing the
design of new user experiences
- How Web site and application design
strategies differ and overlap
- The basics of accessibility and globalization
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| Training package includes |
- A free copy of Dr. Eric Schaffer's book, Institutionalization of Usability: A Step-by-Step Guide (North American courses only)
- A comprehensive student manual
- A Workbook and Resource Guide
- Usability glossary
- Usability resources
- User interface control selection guide
- The instructor's wealth of a wealth of knowledge and experience in software usability engineering
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| Who should attend |
| Usability practitioners, Web site/intranet developers, application developers,
interface designers, project managers – those involved in the design and development of Web, e-commerce, informational and promotional sites, intranets, and Web and Windows™ applications. |
| Prerequisites |
| None |
| Sample reference
guides (click
for larger view) |
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| Participant Feedback |
"Thank you for an excellent class. Your presentation was superb.
It looked like you were having fun, and that set the tone for the class.
On day two, I dragged myself in. A crisis at work had kept me up half
the night before, and I was running on only four hours of sleep and a
quart of coffee. I fully expected to nod off several times during the
day. It never happened. The material and your engaging delivery kept me
alert and attentive for the entire day ... Your answers to our individual
questions instructed the entire class. I hope to convince a few other
people in our organization to attend this class in the future. Best wishes
for continued success. Keep having fun!" —D.C.
"The fact that this course did not focus on specific technical aspects
was refreshing. It was much easier to absorb the ideas and concepts this
way. I would especially recommend this type of course for technical people,
because we do not normally consider the end-user's perspective –
this class teaches us how to do that." —B.M.
"Excellent design course." —J.W.
"Great upbeat instructor – kept class involved through questions
and exercises. Good arrangement of topics. This was a class that many
in our environment could benefit from!" —T.R |
Course schedule,
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