User Interface Design Patterns
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What are some common good user interface design patterns?
Common themes and patterns in good user interfaces include:
- Drop-down menus
- Main viewing windows
- Consistent color schemes
- Easily accessible buttons
- Readily available help files
- Intuitive control schemes
- Helpful and verbose error messages
There are other themes that can be found in all good user interfaces, but these are the most common. User interfaces, above all, should be easy to use and intuitive for novices and experts alike, and should allow them to focus on using the program, not figuring out how to use the program.