Available Start Dates:
chose your own
Price: see custom ratecard Duration: 1 Platforms: PC & Mac
Courses now provided by Lucidica IT Support and Training, please contact them for booking and information www.lucidica.com
Whether from 'old' or 'new' media backgrounds, designers now need to face the challenge of creating effective interface designs for web sites. They require insight well beyond learning to use the relevant software. Usability is a cornerstone of web site development as commercial success depends on fulfilling user expectations with appropriate design, structure and content decisions. This course provides practical advice and an introduction to the theoretical concepts involved in designing web sites to meet the needs of users.
Course Outline
Day 1
Principles of user centred design.
Software and hardware issues for designers and users.
Human factors and ergonomics.
Identifying and planning goals.
Establishing a robust design process.
Defining target platforms, specifications and audiences.
Design elements and information architecture.
Navigation and labelling.
Balancing form and function.
Interactive and animated content.
Screen layout issues.
Fonts and typography.
Use of colour.
Planning and implementing usability tests.
Developing sites for non-English speakers.
Accessibility issues for disabled visitors.
Communicating effectively within the team.
Avoiding common mistakes.
Identifying design and usability trends.
Training