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Macintosh Human
Interface Guidelines
Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines
provides authoritative information on the theory behind the Macintosh
"look and feel" and the practice of using individual interface
components. This book includes many examples of good design and explains
why one implementation is superior to another. Anyone designing or
creating a product for Macintosh computers needs to understand the
information in this book.
Read this book to learn
- how people interact with computers
- the principles of the Macintosh human interface
- interface behaviors, such as responses to user input from the mouse or keyboard
- interface elements, such as menus, windows, dialog boxes, controls, and icons
- the importance of designing for worldwide markets and for people with disabilities
- effective use of color
- guidelines for using language clearly and consistently
- suggestions for creating an effective design process, including how
to manage complexity in software and how to extend the interface beyond
these guidelines
- sources of further information
At the back of the book is a checklist for evaluating how well your
program conforms to the human interface guidelines.
To get the most out of this book, you should be familiar with Macintosh
computers. If you are a programmer, you should also consult
Inside Macintosh: Macintosh Toolbox Essentials
for complete information on
the technical implementation of your program and its interface.
Programmers and interface designers may also be interested in the
companion to this book, the
Electronic Guide to Macintosh Human Interface Design.
Do you have questions or feedback about Apple's Human Interface Guidelines? Send us e-mail
at machi@apple.com.
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Availability: Click below to obtain Mac OS 8 Human Interface
Guidelines in any of the following formats.
