1. interface
design
Navigation systems and user interfaces

2. “WAYFINDING”
1. Orientation
2. Route decisions
3. Mental mapping
4. Closure

3. Maps & navis
1. Paths
2. Regions
3. Nodes
4. Landmarks

4. paths
• Consistent and predictable links
• Internal (habitual to the user)
• External (breadcrumb trails)

5. regions
• Identifiable regions and spaces
• Consistent yet flexible/customizable
• Page grid, terminology, links

7. Nodes
• Too much choices can be overwhelming
• Balance between user freedom and guidance

9. LANDMARKS
• Orientation cues (“You are here”)
• Use of graphics and titles

11. Search tools
• Users see less of the homepage
• They have expectations of where search bars
are located

14. Design tips: Clear navigation

15. Design tips: No dead ends

16. Design tips: Simple yet unique

17. Design tips: Visible graphic identity

18. Design tips: Composition

19. Trends in
web
composition

20. Web Design conventions

21. Web Design conventions

22. More conventions
• Informative title
• Author or institution
• Date created and revised/edited
• Copyright/ownership statements
• Link to home/main page
• Alt text for images
• Headings for sections