Objekte im User Interface- Probleme ihrer Benennung -

Abstract

Language elements in the user interface are the result of a development process with high linguistic influences. Usage requirements undergo a change between spoken and written language and are marked by the vocabulary of different user groups as well as by a missing distinction between the implied needs and requirements. Based on the findings of software and usability engineering, semiotics, terminology science and special language research a method is introduced by which adequate names for interface objects can be created, thus ensuring usability. It serves to validate usage requirements. The result is a concept of system usage by which objects and tools for a userfriendly task support can be derived from the work tasks. This has substantial influence also on the development of functionality. With that, this method functions as a bridge between software and usability engineering.