The Basic Principles of Proper UI
Spacing and Positioning
Size
Grouping
Intuitiveness
20 Tips for a Better, Functional User Experience
1. Stick to Standards
2. Draw Attention to Important Buttons
3. Simplify Recognition with Icons
4. Simplify Recognition with Headers
5. Use Custom Message Boxes
6. Include Alternate Commands
7. How to Handle Critical Actions
8. RadioButtons or ComboBoxes?
9. Never Disrupt the User!
10. Provide Progress Status
11. Simplify Complex Steps with Wizards
12. Get the Tone of Your Text Right
13. Sometimes a ListView is Better
14. Simplify Navigation with Breadcrumb Controls and Sidebars
15. Use Pretty Graphics
16. Provide Resizable Forms When Possible
17. Provide More Functionality with Sidebars/Task Panes
18. Give a Notification Choice
19. Provide Tooltips!
20. Don't Forget the Little Things
Conclusion
