What Would Steve Jobs Think About the State of GIS Mapping Applications in the Mainstream? Top 10 Ways to Streamline the User Experience for Your Geospatial Application
Are you frustrated with the state of GIS mapping applications in the mainstream today? Had enough of the ubiquitous GIS map viewer template apps? Does your current mapping site need a help manual? Wondering how 200 layers and 20 tools will be used by non-GIS users? Shouldn't your site seamlessly transition to an iPad and other mobile devices?
This webinar will discuss:
• Targeting your audience
• Making beautiful maps
• Simplifying your application
• Reintroducing the Map to the Web - workflow driven vs. map-centric applications
We'll also discuss some insights into the future of GeoWeb:
• A future without tiles - vector mapping
• The concept of Lean user experience (UX)
• Simplifying the user experience with HTML5
• Expecting a tablet friendly web map
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32. “When virtual objects and
actions in an application are
metaphors for objects and
actions in the real world, users
quickly grasp how to use the
app.”
The essence of simple is knowing what to leave out.
According to Usability.gov (an official U.S. Government Web site managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services):Research by User Interface Engineering, Inc., shows that people cannot find the information they seek on a Web site about60 percent of the time.
Say no to 1000 things
How can I get out of here…
http://mapbox.com/demo/visiblemap/
In their Human Interface Guidelines, Apple states that: “When virtual objects and actions in an application are metaphors for objects and actions in the real world, users quickly grasp how to use the app.”