User interface design by applying theories of aesthetics
Fu, Siqi (2012)
Fu, Siqi
Lahden ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201205158192
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201205158192
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The aim of this research paper is to figure out user’s feelings about Graphical User Interface design on websites by adopting aesthetic theories. Five aesthetic principles are illustrated in the literature study, which are golden section, dynamic symmetry, Gestalt laws, colour harmony and Goethe’s colour theory.
Qualitative research method is conducted as the way to explore user’s behavior and feelings. The researcher provides two websites, one of which is designed by breaking down all those five theories and another one is designed by following all the aesthetic principles.
Interviews are used as the method for collecting data from interviewees. The interviewees are selected from different faculties in Lahti University of Applied Sciences. Coding analysis method is utilized by converting the interview conversation records to text-based data. The coding analysis is done by highlighting and marking the important and related data, and analysising them by relating data to corresponding design theories.
The study found that the website design by applying aesthetic theories provided better visual effect and usability to user. It not only visually pleased the user, but also helped users accomplish specific task efficiently and accurately.
Qualitative research method is conducted as the way to explore user’s behavior and feelings. The researcher provides two websites, one of which is designed by breaking down all those five theories and another one is designed by following all the aesthetic principles.
Interviews are used as the method for collecting data from interviewees. The interviewees are selected from different faculties in Lahti University of Applied Sciences. Coding analysis method is utilized by converting the interview conversation records to text-based data. The coding analysis is done by highlighting and marking the important and related data, and analysising them by relating data to corresponding design theories.
The study found that the website design by applying aesthetic theories provided better visual effect and usability to user. It not only visually pleased the user, but also helped users accomplish specific task efficiently and accurately.