8 Part 8: Annex

8.2 Tool References

8.2.5 GUI Tools

Usage

Preparing Style Guide for Man-Machine Interface

Purpose

Software ergonomics deals with the aspects of the design of user interfaces (Graphical User Interface, in short GUI). With the help of the GUI tool, the graphical user interface of a software, the man-machine interface, is designed. GUI design characterizes what the user of the software sees, i. e. what goes beyond its simple functioning. In this context special attention is paid to human perception and information processing. During the GUI design, the user interface is planned and tested. This development stage includes the definition of user actions (the possible actions of the users), the representation of the system functionality and the feedback.