num_pages: 378
description: User interface design is a challenging multi disciplinary activity that requires understanding a wide range of concepts and techniques that are often subjective and even conflicting. Imagine how much it would help if there were a single perspective that you could use to simplify these complex issues down to a small set of objective principles. In UI is Communication  Everett McKay explains how to design intuitive user interfaces by focusing on effective human communication. A user interface is ultimately a conversation between users and technology. Well designed user interfaces use the language of UI to communicate to users efficiently and naturally. They also recognize that there is an emotional human being at the other end of the interaction so good user interfaces strive to make an emotional connection. Applying what you learn from UI is Communication will remove much of the mystic subjectiveness and complexity from user interface design and help you make better design decisions with confidence. Its the perfect introduction to user interface design.
language: English
title: UI is Communication: How to Design Intuitive, User Centered Interfaces by Focusing on Effective Communication
publisher: Morgan Kaufmann