UI Design for

DevelopersAn introduction to User Interface Design

What is Design?

Design is the method of putting form and content

together. Design, just as art, has multiple definitions,

there is no single definition. Design can be art. Design

can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is

so complicated. - Paul Rand

To design is:• to simplify

• to assemble

• to order

• to clarify

• to amuse

• to add value

• to illuminate

Meet the team

Paul RandART DIRECTOR

Max MiedingerTYPEFACE DESIGNER (HELVETICA)

Dieter RamsINDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

Kenichiro AshidaGAME CONSOLE DESIGNER

Karl ElesnerENTREPRENEUR

Timeless Designs

Barcelona Chair - 1929

London Underground Map - 1933

Volkswagen Beetle - Ferdinand Porche

Apple iPad - 2010 - Jonathan Ive

What is UI Design

UI Design is the visual representation of a set of

requirements, needs or ideas serving one or multiple

goals.

Design Principles• Design for Emotions

• Strive for Consistency

• Offer Informative Feedback

• Prevent Errors and Help Recovery

• Recognition rather than Recall

• User Control & Freedom

• Match between system & real world

Design Elements

• Colors

• Typography

• Icons

• Charts and Graphs

• Photography and Movies

• Content

Stop!

Hammer Time!

That’s a wrap!