A Short Guide to Polishing Interfaces by Andriew Maier

Polishing
Interfaces
Andrew Maier
August, 2009
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Andrew Maier
Interaction & User Experience Designer

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Polishing Interfaces
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Artistic Interfaces
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Application Interfaces
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Polished Interfaces
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Creating an Interface
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Polishing Techniques
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Next Steps
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Artistic
Interfaces
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Artistic Interfaces
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Interface as a work of art
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Influenced by graphic design, illustration
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Immediately noticed: visceral reaction
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The design leaves the lasting impression
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Brittle: static canvas for single–serving
content
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Application
Interfaces
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Application Interfaces
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No overarching design, simple colors/shapes
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Influenced by operating systems, usability

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Generally unnoticed
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The functionality leaves the lasting
impression
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Versatile: dynamic canvas for multi–
dimensional content
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Polished
Interfaces
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Holistic design, makes use of motifs
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Influenced by operating systems & illustration
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Noticed upon reflection
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Functionality leaves lasting impression
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Follows conventions & patterns for
ease–of–use through familiarity
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Versatile: dynamic canvas for multi–
dimensional content
Polished Interfaces

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Creating an
Interface
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Grunge
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Minimalist, Typography
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Metallic, UI
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Abstract/Transparency, HUD
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Web 2.0
Establish a Theme
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Minimalist
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Brushed Metal
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Abstract
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