Interface Design
Interface Designers make attractive,
simple to navigate, predictable, clear,
& comfortable interfaces.
A good UI design should be invisible, with users quickly finding what they need while also achieving their goals with ease. To do this, we follow the key principles of UI design, also known as the four C’s; consistency, comfortability, control, and cognitive load.
These ten usability heuristics
also play a key role in designing
a strong user interface.
Visibility of System Status
Keeping users informed about what’s what, via the appropriate feedback.
System vs Real World
Speaking the users language, as opposed to technical and internal jargon.
User Control & Freedom
Giving users a way out of an unwanted action, with an emergency exit.
Consistency & Standards
Following platform conventions so words, situations and actions are where they expect.
Error Prevention
Preventing errors from happening in the first place, as opposed to designing strong error alerts.
Recognition over Recall
Minimising users cognitive load by providing the information, and not forcing them to remember
Flexibility & Efficiency of Use
Hiding and providing shortcuts depending on users level of experience.
Aesthetic & Minimalist Design
Removing irrelevant information and content.
Errors: Recognise, Diagnose, & Recovery
Indicating the problem within an error with precision, and void of error codes.
Help & Documentation
Providing documentation in situations where it is needed for users to complete their tasks.
Find examples of my Interface
Design work over on my sister
website, Clowder9.
I designed Clowder9 back in 2020 as a way to showcase my Web Design, Art Direction, and UI design skills. The site has two unique themes; minimal, and retro. Let me know what your favourite theme is.
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and says “Three shots from
Dribbble please…”
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