Keep Things Simple and Consistent Sample Clauses

Keep Things Simple and Consistent. The users of the Beaconing Platform should not need a map in order to navigate through everything. To do this, several elements such as colours, typography, feedback messages, and visual hierarchies can be used. Implement a Visual Hierarchy The most essential elements of an interface should be highlighted in order to make users focus on them. The simplest example of this technique could be to make an element bigger in order to turn it into a focal point. Other ways through which you can implement a visual hierarchy would be by using white space to highlight crucial parts of the interface. Make Effective Use of Typography Another way to establish a visual hierarchy is through the use of typography. Every font has a personality, and choices should be influenced by your audience. Size, of course, also plays a key component when using fonts in design. Important information such as headers are highlighted. Making use of reverse type to make text stand out, contrasting backgrounds to make text pop out. Use Colour and Contrast Properly Colours can be used to convey visual hierarchy, establish a relationship between elements, and generally elevate your designs and hold the attention of your users. Maintain some uniformity as to which colours you will be using to convey visual cues and keeping the colour scheme to a relative minimum is an important element to note. Contrasting colours can be used to great effect in order to draw user’s attention. A good rule of thumb when choosing which colours to use in your interface is that darker colours tend to carry more visual weight, and these kinds of elements need to be balanced out with lighter colours. Feedback Always inform your users of location, actions, changes in state, or errors. The use of various UI elements to communicate status and, if necessary, next steps can reduce frustration for your user. Choosing Interface Elements Users have become familiar with interface elements acting in a certain way, so be consistent and predictable in your choices and their layout. Doing so will help with task completion, efficiency, and satisfaction. Create consistency and use common UI elements. By using common elements in your UI, users feel more comfortable and can get things done more quickly. It is also important to create patterns in language, layout and design throughout the site to help facilitate efficiency. Once a user learns how to do something, they should be able to transfer that skill to other parts of the site. Be...