Focus upon the people
Who will be using this product , In what context, time place deice will it most likely happen?
Find the right problem
The better you conduct your research the more time and energy you save down the road. Find your audience , desktop research , interview and focus groups
Think of everything as a system
Create a customer journey map , considering , exploring , comparing , testing and negioating. Users should have a good user experience at all touchpoints , both digital and physical.
Always validate your design Decisions
Iterate , iterate , iterate
Human-centered design is a design philosophy. It means starting with a good understanding of people and the needs that the design is intended to meet. Don Norman
History of GUI
Graphical User Interface began in the 1960s, with the development of the first computer systems that used graphical elements, such as pictures and icons, to interact with the user. The first GUI was the Sketchpad, developed by Ivan Sutherland in 1963, it was a program that allowed users to create drawings using a light pen and a computer screen, it was a significant step towards the development of the modern graphical interface.
In the 1970s, Xerox developed the first personal computer, the Xerox Alto, which featured a graphical interface that used icons and a mouse to navigate. This marked the first time a graphical interface was used on a personal computer, and it was a major influence on the development of the Macintosh and the first personal computer with a GUI, the Apple Lisa in 1983.
The Xerox alto in 1973
In 1985, Microsoft released Windows, which quickly became the most popular operating system for personal computers, This operating system was based on the Macintosh OS and it was the first time that a GUI was available on a mass-market personal computer, this system also was designed to run on a wide range of different hardware configurations and it was a significant step in the evolution of the graphical interface.
Windows 1.0
Over the years, the GUI has continued to evolve and improve, with new innovations like multi-touch screens, voice recognition, and more advanced graphics capabilities. it is an essential part of the way we interact with technology. Today the graphical interface is used in a wide range of devices, including phones, tablets, and other devices, making it easier and more convenient than ever to interact with technology.
In summary, the history of GUI has been a journey of evolution, from the early days of the Sketchpad, it is an essential part of the way we interact with technology.
