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  Common Principles: A Usable Interface Design Primer 

  http://www.usabilityprofessionals.org/upa_publications/upa_voice/volumes/4/issue_3/common_principles.htm

  By Rick Oppedisano When users perform a transaction or action, their cognition is often split between learning and operating the system or user interface (UI) 1 . A well-designed UI allows users to focus ... the majority of their cognitive energy on learning, and offers no operational complications. This most general principle of usability is often called the "transparent interface." The transparent interface is commonly defined as one that maximizes user task completion and minimizes interfering factors , such as unnecessary interface complexity or performance. The following are some basic guidelines for minimizing user cognitive processing and maximizing interface efficiency . Consistency of Elements and Style Effective UIs are unified by a common style (layout, fonts, and design or brand elements). Consistency is one of the most important aspects of a repeatable user experience. If users know what to expect, it will be easier for them to build a conceptual map of what should happen next   [More...] [Less...]

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