Comment Re:Use verb buttons instead of 'yes/no' (Score 2, Informative) 763
There are many books on UI design that are worth looking into, two of the more useful ones I have used:
GUI Bloopers
The Design of Everyday Things
Also, the Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines (downloadable here: http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/mac/HIGuidelin es/HIGuidelines-2.html) is great for its sections on design principles like modelessness and user control. The Mac-specific stuff like where to put buttons is less relevant and can be skipped.
I'd recommend focusing on the principles of good design that can be used on Swing, Windows, Mac or KDE and Gnome. Good UI principles will still be valid 10 years from now, when neither XP or Aqua will be around anyway.
GUI Bloopers
The Design of Everyday Things
Also, the Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines (downloadable here: http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/mac/HIGuideli
I'd recommend focusing on the principles of good design that can be used on Swing, Windows, Mac or KDE and Gnome. Good UI principles will still be valid 10 years from now, when neither XP or Aqua will be around anyway.
