ignore the code: Realism in UI Design

January 2010

• Jan 29
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  Realism in UI Design

  The history of the visual design of user interfaces can be described as a gradual change towards more realism. As computers have become faster, designers have added increasingly realistic details such as color, 3D effects, shadows, translucency, and even simple physics. Some of these changes have helped usability. Shadows behind windows help us see which window is active. The physicality of the iPhone’s user interface makes the device more natural to use.

  Design; Graphical user interface; IPhone; Usability; User interface; Web design. [1 person]