Visual Interface Design for Windows: Effective User Interfaces for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 3.1
Formerly the Director of Visual Interface Design at Microsoft, Howlett headed the team that designed Windows 3.1, 95 and NT. In this definitive resource she presents the graphic design principles and hands-on software development techniques essential to create visually functional and attractive Windows applications. Features a stunning four-color design with hundreds of illustrations.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471134198
ISBN13:9780471134190
Release Date:April 1996
Publisher:Wiley
Length:230 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.6" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Very good design book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a great book for a number of reasons:1.It is short and practical.2.This book is surprisingly thorough. I thought that this book might be too tactical and too focused on Microsoft Windows. It turned out to be full of general principles that could be applied in any software design situation. In fact it is full of information that would help any type of design process.3.This book is well written and easy to read. I enjoyed reading this book.4.Most of the principles in the book are timeless. Even though the examples are dated the principles can be applied today.5.This book is written by someone who has had a huge impact on lots of real world software. The book reflects a lot of successful experience with high profile products. It is obvious that the author knows how to work with engineers and designers under high pressure situations and still manage to ensure strong design.
Excellent material
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book is a good introduction to the principles of interface design and how it affects the usability of a software product. It includes many examples and illustrations of the ideas outlined in the book. The content is easy to read and the full-color graphics are high quality. I think it is well worth reading and very helpful for both programmers and designers. My only caveat is that due to Howlett's work experience at Microsoft, many of her examples involve Microsoft products that follow the Microsoft interface standards. These standards may be limiting to some software products. But I was impressed with the overall quality of the information.
Enlightening, to the point, and beautifully done
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I wish programmers of many applications I use had read this book. It provides significant insight regarding how the interface affects the user; any programmer who reads the book will have happier users. The book proves its own points via its own beautifully done "user interface".
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