Easy Navigation: Make it simple for users to move around your screen.
Group and Align Controls: Arrange buttons and options logically, and use lines to guide the user’s eyes.
Sequential Attention: Highlight important elements in order, guiding users through the screen.
Focus on Important Parts: Use techniques to draw attention to the most crucial information.
Logical Tab Order: Arrange the tab order in a way that follows the flow of information, and place command buttons logically.
Consistent Movement Direction: Ensure that the movement between screen items is clear, consistent, and easy to follow.
Minimize Eye Wandering: Avoid making users search too much; guide their eyes with clear paths and focal points.
Guide with Lines and White Space: Utilize white space and lines to direct the user’s eyes efficiently.
Align Elements: Arrange elements in a way that minimizes the need for users to scan or navigate extensively.
Consider Eye Movement Patterns:
- Dark to light areas
- Big to small objects
- Unusual to common shapes
- Highly saturated to unsaturated colors