It’s a simple question… but is there a simple answer? Oh, I think not! After listening to the UI design podcast, here’s a list of the things they came up with (most of which are pretty common):

• Self-apparent
• Likable
• Intuitive
• Accessible
• Useful
• Consistent
• Pretty
• Transparent
• Simple
• Standardized
• Minimalistic
• Built on real world metaphors
• Empowering

I’ll be posting separately on each (or at least most) of these in time. So keep hitting that F5 key. I know you’re all on your couch, donut in hand, awaiting the first one with frenzied…

…but in the meantime are there any other keys to creating good UI?