Designing interfaces

What users do. A means to an end ; The basics of user research ; User's motivation to learn ; The patterns

Organizing the content : information architecture and application structure. The big picture ; The patterns

Getting around : navigation, signposts, and wayfinding. Staying found ; The cost of navigation ; Navigational models ; Design conventions for websites ; The patterns

Organizing the page : layout of page elements. the basics of page layout ; The patterns

List of things. Use cases for lists ; Back to information architecture ; Some solutions ; The Patterns

Doing things : actions and commands. Pushing the boundaries ; The patterns

Showing complex data : trees, charts, and other information graphics. The basics of information graphics ; The patterns

Getting input from users : forms and controls. The basics of form design ; Control choice ; The patterns

Using social media. What this chapter does not cover ; The basics of social media ; The patterns

Going mobile. The challenges of mobile design ; The patterns

Making it look good : visual style and aesthetics. Same content, different style ; The basics of visual design ; What this means for desktop applications ; The patterns.