What's a good GUI to you?

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

Ok, how's this. I'm working on a design scheme that can be implemented enterprise wide to standardize touchpanel interfaces in conference rooms. Basically it has to be made simple enough for even the dumbest people to be able to use the system to show off Powerpoint or dial up a video conference. The panels range in size from 6" to 18" and can control various things in the room, from lighting to HVAC, to source transport controls, to switching.

Large buttons with bold lables and lots of yes/no confirmations

 

[CletusJones]

what about something like what they do for the self checkout terminals in the supermarket? That's fairly intuitive and easy to use.

 

[theacoustician]

what about something like what they do for the self checkout terminals in the supermarket? That's fairly intuitive and easy to use.

But what's good about it? And what's bad?

 

[meyou]

Ok, how's this. I'm working on a design scheme that can be implemented enterprise wide to standardize touchpanel interfaces in conference rooms. Basically it has to be made simple enough for even the dumbest people to be able to use the system to show off Powerpoint or dial up a video conference. The panels range in size from 6" to 18" and can control various things in the room, from lighting to HVAC, to source transport controls, to switching.

this should be painfully easy. big honking buttons made in photoshop using the bevel/emboss layer filter. pick a color scheme you like or that's company-specific (heck give them a choice of themes if ya want). you're not looking for a GUI in the broad sense.

 

[Onnotangu]

But what's good about it? And what's bad?

easy to reset if problems annd controlled centraly by the cashier if need be

bad:if the fuckers can't read english.

 

[meyou]

easy to reset if problems annd controlled centraly by the cashier if need be

bad:if the fuckers can't read english.

well, the first prompt on those things at the local wal-mart is:

Language:

1: English

2: Espanol

 

[Coqui]

well, the first prompt on those things at the local wal-mart is:

Language:

1: English

2: Espanol

Seriously now, who the fuck can read Spanish?

 

[meyou]

Seriously now, who the fuck can read Spanish?

you?

edit: and me?

edit: your momma and your cousin too?

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

Seriously now, who the fuck can read Spanish?

80% of the population of houston?

 

[Syrup Beaver]

Seriously now, who the fuck can read Spanish?

It's a dead language

People should learn Sanskrit instead

 

[Syrup Beaver]

80% of the population of houston?

They can speak it sure, but can they READ it?

 

[Coqui]

80% of the population of houston?

And 100% of my family too. It was a joke

 

[Coqui]

It's a dead language

People should learn Sanskrit instead

Intriguing. I think we should institute that in schools. Fuck the dead languages

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

They can speak it sure, but can they READ it?

some of them can , Im sure.
I mean somebodys spraypainting all those dirty words in spanish on the overpasses.

 

[Desslock]

What about something like the gui used for Pronto remotes?

 

[meyou]

some of them can , Im sure.
I mean somebodys spraypainting all those dirty words in spanish on the overpasses.

They can write it, but can they READ it?

 

[thrawn]

some of them can , Im sure.
I mean somebodys spraypainting all those dirty words in spanish on the overpasses.

PUTA

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

They can write it, but can they READ it?

thats a dumb question even coming from you

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

PUTA

burrito burrito pendejo!

 

[simple]

you?

edit: and me?

edit: your momma and your cousin too?

Rollin down the strip on vogues comin up slammin Cadillac doors