The User Interface Design Book for the Applications Programmer

The process of software design is a series of decisions: the position of an item; the use of technique; the use of colour, style and interface. All must be chosen by the designer. This guide provides advice, illustrations and case studies to aid software designers in their tasks. The manual can be read as a guide to good design practice or used as a reference when seeking specific help on particular aspects of applications design such as interface design, user friendliness, or the use of graphics and sound. The text also covers topics such as GUIs, entertainment software and games, multimedia and development issues.