The article advocates for a user-centric interface design philosophy termed 'UI is Communication' by Everett N. McKay. It posits that UIs should mirror everyday interpersonal communications, guiding effective design through a focus on clarity, purpose, and removing unnecessary elements. The article emphasizes understanding user needs prior to design, aligning the UI's language with users' goals to improve overall experience. By adopting principles such as purposeful communication and clarity, designers can create interfaces that are more intuitive and supportive of user objectives, improving interactions significantly.
A user interface (UI) is a conversation between users and a product, to perform tasks that help achieve users' goals.
By being communication-driven, we let communication guide both the design process and the UI design itself.
Good UI provides information that supports the user's objective. Every UI element can be evaluated by what and how effectively it communicates.
If a UI element communicates nothing, it should be removed.
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