Describe the habits of successful interface designers

Chapter 8: User Interface

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Prescribed Text and recommended readings

Rosenblatt, H. J. (2016), Systems Analysis and Design.11th Edition, Cengage Learning, Boston MA

Robertson, S. and Robertson, J. (2013), Mastering the Requirements Process: Getting Requirements Right, 3rd Edition, Addison Wesley, Upper Saddle River, NJ

IIBA (2015), Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK Version 3.0, International Institute of Business Analysis, http://www.iiba.org/BABOKGuide.aspx

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Chapter Objectives

Explain the concept of user interface design and human-computer interaction, including basic principles of user-centered design

Explain how experienced interface designers perform their tasks

Describe rules for successful interface design

Discuss input and output technology issues

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Chapter Objectives

Design effective source documents and forms

Explain printed output guidelines

Describe output and input controls and security

Explain modular design and prototyping techniques

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Systems Design Phase Overview

Goal of systems design - To build a system that is effective, reliable, and maintainable

A system is:

Effective if it supports business requirements and meets user needs

Reliable if it handles input errors, processing errors, hardware failures, or human mistakes

Maintainable if it is flexible, scalable, and easily modified

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Will It Succeed?

Suggestions for successful design

Think like a user

Carefully examine any point where users provide input or receive output

Anticipate future needs and provide flexibility

Anticipate possible expansion

Offer several alternatives

Manage data effectively

System should enter and verify data as soon as possible

Input data must be close to its source

A secure system must include audit trails