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Digital Literacy:Term 1 (The 6 Factors That Affect UI Choice (User…
Digital Literacy:Term 1
Interfaces
Basic Interfaces
Text Interface
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Text interfaces are incredibly useful because they allow the user to enter commands so that the interface will complete its set task in exactly the way that the user wants.
Text interfaces often have shortcuts so that the user can enter a stage of the task quickly and without frustration on the users part. Many shortcuts include a quick undo or back so that the user can easily erase any mistakes or add something to an existing task.
Form Interface
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Form interfaces allow you to enter information from a range of variables. Based on your information, the interface will be able to complete the task quicker than if you ha to browse through thousands of offers and options.
Because of the efficiency of form interfaces and how easy they are to use, police databases are often form interfaces.
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Menu Interface
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They are usually found together with GUIs like in the Windows Start Menu when here are lots of applications that a user could choose to open.
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Complex Interfaces
Sensor Interface
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Many sensor interfaces are used in security so that they can detect whether a person is meant to be there or not.
Sensor interfaces detect and measure/check things. They are usually attached to a database so that they can compare what they sense.
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Speech Interface
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Some speech interfaces allow you to access the internet with just your voice while others allow you to type with your voice.
Speech interfaces allow you to use an electronic device without having to use your hands. This is incredibly useful if you have poor eyesight or lack fine motor skills.
Graphical Interface
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GUIs are a direct link to an application. They are usually just symbols or depictions of what the application does so that the user can quickly and easily guess what each application does.
Graphical interfaces are interfaces in the form of pictures or icons. They are normally used without text because the image itself relays what the tool/application is or will do.
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User Skills
Occasional Users
Occasional users have a little more experience than Novice users but may not know what some of the tools and applications do. They can complete a task after a few attempts but will need to think hard when navigating an interface.
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Novice Users
Novice users are users who are unfamiliar with using interfaces and will need some help with getting on their feet. They're often people who have almost never needed to use an interface and will not recognize what several tool and applications do.
Expert Users
Expert users know instinctively how to access and use interfaces based on past experience and can complete tasks confidently using interfaces.
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Design Principles
Colour
Colours that contrast with one another are not only eye-catching but are also easy to see against one another.
Grouping
Information that is similar or concerns a similar matter are grouped together so that the user can find them easily.
Layout
Knowing ho to plan and make your layout is an important skill when designing something. Many applications are made with the tabs, icons, titles and content placed in a way that is appealing to the user.
Icons
Important icons should have a larger object size and should be made bigger so that the user knows that it is an important function. Less important icons are commonly smaller and don't catch the eyes of the user as much.
Fonts
To make your titles stand out you can use a large, fancy font that will catch the eye of your target audience. With content a simple, easy to read font is more acceptable because the user can read it faster and easier.