User-centered Information Design for Improved Software Usability

Inbunden, Engelska, 1998

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Beskrivning

This text helps the reader generate clear, effective documentation that is tailored to the information requirements of the end-user. Written for technical writers and their managers, quality assurance experts, and software engineers, the book describes a user-centered information design method (UCID) that should help ensure documentation conveys significant information for the user. The UCID shows how to: integrate the four major information components of a software system - user interface labels, messages, online and printed documentation; make sure these elements work together to improve usability; deploy iterative design and prototyping procedures that minimize flaws and save time and money; and guide technical writers effectively.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-05-31
Mått:156 x 234 x 17 mm
Vikt:571 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Computing Library
Antal sidor:280
Förlag:Artech House Publishers
ISBN:9780890069462

Utforska kategorier

Systemvetenskap och AI inom Data och IT
Programvaruutveckling inom Data och IT
Människa – datorinteraktion inom Data och IT

Mer om författaren

Pradeep Henry has more than 10 years professional experience in technical communication and usability engineering. He has written and edited for IBM's programming labs worldwide, and has designed and taught corporate courses in technical communication and user interface design. He received a B.S. in Physics and an M.A. in English, both from the University of Madras.

Innehållsförteckning

Information -- Its Role in Software Usability. What is User-Centered Information Design (UCID). The UCID Process. Managing UCID. Analyzing Users and Tasks. Goal-Setting for Software Usability and Information Quality. Designing the Information Architecture. Designing the Specifications and Prototypes. Designing Interface Labels. Designing System Messages. Designing Online Information Elements. Designing Printed Information Elements. Achieving Critical Design Goals. Evaluating Information -- Two-Level Approach.