Introduction to GUI

Analysis phase

• Identify current state and scope
• Develop user profile
• Gather data
• Document the current tasks
• Document problems and opportunities
• Describe future tasks
• Develop usability specifications
• Develop usability case scenarios
• Test

Design phase

• Choose major user objects
• Select metaphors and representations
• Storyboard the major user objects and metaphors
• Create high level interface design
• Test
• Develop support plan

Construction phase

• Develop a Hi-Fi computer prototype
• Document the interface design

Usability testing

• Identify the scope of the test
• Decide on the medium
• Decide on interaction
• Select type of test
• Decide on test environment
• Review and confirm usability specification
• Choose participants

Plan and prepare for the test

• Create test scenarios
• Develop a usability test plan
• Conduct the test
• Analyze and report test results
• Develop a preliminary report
• Develop a final report

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