User Interface Design [closed]

Answer 1

LukeW has several articles, books, and examples on user interface design an usability issues.

I've especially found the Web Application Form Design article to be helpful.

Answer 2

If you're looking to do something web based, check out the references in this thread.

I like to use sites like these for some complete sites bits and pieces that I put together when doing my own design. Just make sure to keep credit where credit is due.

Answer 3

You can go through these Ten Design Heuristics • Show system status • Familiar metaphors & language • Control & freedom • Consistency • Error prevention • Recognition over recall • Flexibility & efficiency • Aesthetic & minimalist design • Recognize, diagnose, & recover from errors • Help

Read this article about Heuristic Evaluation, HE

Answer 4

@AdamLerman You're never going to find somebody to do your design for free. Everything costs money, especially artists' Photoshop time.

Answer 5

The best book I've ever read on Usability/Interaction Design, and one of the best books I've read period, is a book called About Face 3: The Essentials of Interaction Design by Alan Cooper.

It's a fantastic book because it talks about a lot of fundamental concepts behind interface design for any type of interface, not just on the web. Understanding these concepts will help you make better creative decisions, especially when designing something that hasn't been design yet (like a new product or type of social website), not just help you copy what's already been done.

Answer 6

Spend lots of time exploring new applications that other people have made. Find things that you find work well and use them in your next project. Slowly you will build up a repertoire of good UI practices.