Layering a Minimal Interface

: This paper reports on a software tutorial designed according to minimalist principles. The design extends minimalism beyond paper-based instructions to computer-based interface, and adopts a user-initiated layering technique to display relevant information. Evaluation confirms minimalist theory and shows that layering helps to alleviate some of the design tension between supporting learning and encouraging doing.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: INTERACT
• Authors: Frank Vetere, Steve Howard
• Keywords: Confirms Minimalist Theory, Design Extends Minimalism, INTERACT 2003, INTERACT 2007, User-initiated Layering Technique