Mobile Application Design

8 Elements of User Interface

1. Focus on System design objectives, rather than calling attention to the interface.

2. Create a design that is easy to understand and remember. Maintain a common design in all modules of the interface including the use of color, screen placements, fonts and the overall look and feel.

3. Provide commands, actions, and system response that are consistent and predictable

4. Allow users to correct errors easily.

5. Clearly label all controls, buttons, and icons

6. Select familiar images that user can understand, and provide on-screen instructions that are logical, concise, and clear.

7. Show all command in a list of menu items, but dim any commands that are not available to the user

8. Make it easy to navigate or return to any level in the menu structure.