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What are the characteristics of web user interface ?

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Characteristics of a web interface :

1. Devices:

  • In traditional GUI design, like on computers, designers know the exact device (monitor, modem) characteristics.
  • Web design has to consider a wide range of devices, from small handheld devices to high-end computers.

2. User Focus:

  • GUI focuses on specific tasks and transactions within well-defined applications.
  • Web interfaces are more about browsing and navigating through information on various pages.

3. Data/Information:

  • In GUI, data is typically from known and trusted sources within the user’s organization.
  • Web content is often from unknown sources, making the reliability and truthfulness uncertain.

4. Printed Pages vs. Web Pages:

  • Printed pages are larger, fixed in size, and maintain visual impact in hard-copy form.
  • Web pages are variable in size, may not show all content at once, and have layout approximations due to browser and screen differences.

5. Page Layout:

  • Printed pages have precise layouts with meticulous attention.
  • Web page layout is more approximate due to limitations in design toolkits, browsers, and screen sizes.

6. Page Resolution:

  • Screen resolution for characters is still lower compared to print, affecting reading speed.
  • The goal is to achieve screen resolution sharp enough to match newspaper reading speed.
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