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Roy, Marie Christine; Dewitt, Olivier; Aubert, Benoit A. – Internet Research, 2001
Describes a study where 66 subjects were asked to perform some predefined book purchasing task in a series of Web sites with varying interface quality. A strong relationship between interface quality and trust was found and some components of user interface quality were more important than others. Discusses implications for Web site design.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Purchasing, Retailing
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Chui, Michael; Dillon, Andrew – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1997
Two controlled experiments examined whether the animated zooming effect accompanying the opening or closing of a folder in the Apple Macintosh graphical user interface aids in the user's perception of which window corresponds to which folder. Results suggest users may become attuned to the informational content of the zooming effect with…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Theng, Yin Leng; Mohd-Nasir, Norliza; Buchanan, George; Fields, Bob; Thimbleby, Harold; Cassidy, Noel – 2001
The design of systems, including digital libraries, is often inspired by what technology makes possible. In user-centered design, design emphasizes users, their tasks and needs. The majority of current digital libraries are not designed for children. For digital libraries to be popular with children, they need to be fun and easy-to-use. This paper…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Kmiec, Angela; Pinchback, Melissa Piper; Rebelsky, Samuel A. – 2002
At the center of hypertext is the link, an active connection from part of one document to another document (or part of that document). In the early days of the World Wide Web, it was easy for readers to identify the links on the page: the unvisited links appeared in blue and underlined, the visited links appeared in red or purple and underlined.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Hypermedia
Druin, Allison; Bederson, Benjamin B.; Hourcade, Juan Pablo; Sherman, Lisa; Revelle, Glenda; Platner, Michele; Weng, Stacy – 2001
As more information resources become accessible using computers, the digital interfaces to those resources need to be appropriate for all people. However, when it comes to digital libraries, the interfaces have typically been designed for older children or adults. The researchers have begun to develop a digital library interface that is…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Ohl, Todd Michael; Cates, Ward Mitchell – Educational Technology, 1997
Classifies sites on the World Wide Web according to purpose. Examines what metaphorical design has to offer Web site designers and details how principles of metaphorical design were applied to create a university Web site. Discusses technological limitations that influence design decisions and when metaphorical design might not suit a Web site.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Higher Education
Busch, David D. – Internet World, 1997
Describes graphical elements--backgrounds, buttons, rules, and enhancements like drop shadows--that can transform Web pages without significantly increasing download time. Used thoughtfully and consistently, such graphical elements can create a unique style that serves as a personal Web page trademark. (AEF)
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
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Lohr, L. L. – Computers in Human Behavior, 2000
Designing the instructional interface is a challenging endeavor requiring knowledge and skills in instructional and visual design, psychology, human-factors, ergonomic research, computer science, and editorial design. This paper describes the instructional interface, the challenges of its development, and an instructional systems approach to its…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
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Degler, Duane; Battle, Lisa – Performance Improvement, 2001
To support performance for an international audience of computer users, designers need to examine key elements of performance in relation to the design of systems. Discussion focuses on planning ahead for an international audience and preparing a design that keeps the performer, the process, and the information connected, resulting in optimal…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Lin, Xia – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1999
"MedLine Search Assistant" is a new interface for MEDLINE searching that improves both search precision and recall by helping the user convert a free text search to a controlled vocabulary-based search in a visual environment. Features of the interface are described, followed by details of the conceptual design and the physical design of…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Medical Research, Medicine
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Skaalid, Bonnie – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 2001
Describes a Web site that introduces novice Web users to principles of design and navigation of instructional Web sites. Discusses the process involved in designing the site, lessons learned while developing it, and recommendations for further research. Includes a list of research-based guidelines derived from the literature in the areas of screen…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Educational Resources
Finnegan, John; Griffin, Jeffrey A. – eTechNotes, 2000
Focuses on the pre-design questions that a Web site designer and client need to address. Discusses the why, who, what, where, and when phases of the Web site design process. Includes a Web Site Development Form to guide site designs through the first two stages of Web site development: specification and design. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Ackermann, Ernest; Hartman, Karen – eTechNotes, 2000
Presents technical issues, design considerations and resource sites to consider when designing a Web site. Discusses fonts; colors; screen resolutions; statement of purpose; audience; content; layout; size and number of images; spacing and emphasis; browser-supported features; grammar and spelling; revision/improvement; and testing. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Priss, Uta; Old, John – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1998
Presents a new technique for information access based on a combination of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and conceptual structures as modeled in relational concept analysis. Describes a graphical interface that allows access of spatial, hierarchical, and linear data in a common manner; discusses its features and limits. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Concept Mapping
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Howell, Colby Chambers – Performance Improvement, 2001
Performance Centered Design (PCD) offers an alternative to the old methodology of software development. The author suggests one design possibility that could be used to create a more universally satisfying interface for existing applications, an adaptive mini-program that "sits" between the larger application and the user. Potential…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Man Machine Systems
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