Title :
How to choose good metaphors
Author_Institution :
Kalin & Lovgren Assoc., Austin, TX, USA
fDate :
5/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Have you ever wondered why some icons don´t seem remotely related to their functions, while others are wonderfully intuitive? The reason may very well be the lack of user involvement in choosing metaphors and defining their behaviors. The author passes on his company´s tools, techniques, and concepts to optimize user interfaces, and for ensuring that good metaphors are included as part of interface design.<>
Keywords :
graphical user interfaces; GUI; graphical user interfaces; icons; metaphors; user interface design; user interface optimization; user involvement; Appropriate technology; Books; Computer displays; Computer interfaces; Physics computing; TV;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
