Jakob Nielsen
Jakob Nielsen
fastest line multimedia quality reduce slow suffer user web
Right now, the Web is so slow that even the fastest line is going to suffer with multimedia and get in the way of the user's goals, and reduce the quality of the user experience.
convey design goal good multimedia similar start time using
It's about time we start using more multimedia to convey information, ... Good multimedia design is similar to film design. The goal is not to be flashy.
errors progressive used
Progressive disclosure defers advanced or rarely used features to a secondary screen, making applications easier to learn and less error-prone.
errors design messages
Even better than good error messages is a careful design which prevents a problem from occurring in the first place. Either eliminate error-prone conditions or check for them and present users with a confirmation option before they commit to the action.