Even looking at the blog interface chosen (on purpose of course) it becomes clear some of the small nuances that effect the flow to an interface. Rounded edges to the centered text window (containing blog text) removes the harsh edges that portray discontinuity. Moreover, a slightly blurred background adds to realism because of the idea that as humans we do not see the things outside our vision that we do not focus on. Nice touches but important to pinpoint why they are advantageous.
Findings:
- Realism in innovative ways (Blurred background. Rounded Edges)
- Text/Font clear and rounded
- Soft Shadows add to realism
Initial Directions for Generic Research include:
iOS Guidelines: They have the most defined expectations for user experience. Good starting point
iOS Guidelines
Android UI: Good place to see differences between established UI kings and competitors. Allows to see how revisions in new 3.0 operating system UI compares to previous along with Apple's.
Google UI Patterns
Android Tutorial: One persons' view on UI. Depending on findings will allow pitfalls/best practices to be examined.
Blog Opinion
Android UI book: Industry practices
Industry Practices
Exploring the change in Win 7 UI
Win 7 Mango
Wiki the "public" view on UI
Wikipedia
More to come
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