Designing Usable Forms: HCI Principles

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Designing Usable Forms: HCI Principles

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Designing Usable Forms: HCI Principles
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Designing Usable Forms: HCI Principles

Year 10 Digital Technology Understanding Human-Computer Interaction Making Forms User-Friendly

WALT - We Are Learning To
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WALT - We Are Learning To

Understand key HCI principles for form design Recognise why good form design improves usability Analyse examples of effective and poor form designs Summarise HCI principles in our own words

What Makes a Form Frustrating?
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What Makes a Form Frustrating?

Think about a time you struggled with an online form What went wrong? How did it make you feel?

Key HCI Principles for Forms
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Key HCI Principles for Forms

Clarity - Clear labels and instructions Consistency - Uniform layout and elements Feedback - Immediate responses to user input Error Prevention - Help users avoid mistakes Accessibility - Designs for all users

Good vs Bad Form Design
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Good vs Bad Form Design

{"left":"Clear field labels\nLogical flow top to bottom\nHelpful error messages\nVisual feedback on completion","right":"Confusing or missing labels\nRandom field placement\nVague error messages\nNo indication of progress"}

Form Design Analysis Challenge
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Form Design Analysis Challenge

Groups of 4 students Examine provided form examples Identify HCI principles used or violated Suggest improvements for poor designs Prepare 2-minute group presentation

Success Criteria Check
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Success Criteria Check

Can you name 3 HCI principles for forms? Can you spot good vs bad design examples? Can you explain how design affects usability? Can you suggest improvements to a form?

Remember This
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Remember This

Good design is invisible - users should focus on their goals, not figuring out how to use your form