To most users, the inputs and outputs of the system are the system. Management and users make important decisions based on system outputs. The inputs and the overall user interface provide can either enhance or detract from user productivity.
Good input and output design can make the difference in whether or not an information system is used effectively. User interface design provides a roadmap or dialog that integrates the inputs and outputs. In this milestone you will design outputs, inputs, and user interface for the system.
Objectives
After completing this milestone, you should be able to:
Design GUI and printed computer outputs.
Design GUI input screens that use the proper screen-based controls.
Design a GUI interface that integrates the above outputs and inputs.
Prerequisites
Before starting this milestone the following topics should be covered:
Output design - Chapter 15
Input design - Chapter 16
User interface design - Chapter 17
Assignment
The goal of this project is to design outputs, inputs, and a user interface for the system.
Activities
Design at least one each of the following outputs for the Employee Self Service System: transaction (external/turnaround), detail report (internal), summary report (internal), and exception report (internal).
Design at least one each of the following inputs for the Employee Self Service System: source document and client/server screens (e.g., Windows),
Design a user interface that integrates the above outputs and inputs. [Note: this requirement is for the main system screen and all subsequent screens that may be used to arrive at the screens designed for Activity 1 and 2.]
The above designs should represent prototypes (thus, include sample data in your designs). To develop the prototypes, use any available tool: Word, Excel or Visio. Some students may if they are comfortable, create and Access application to address the requirements.
References:
Previous narratives and supplied forms
Optional: Guidelines or additional technical requirements such as data dictionary.
Deliverables
You have several deliverables with this milestone:
Design each of the following reports:
Note: put sample data in the reports
An external or turnaround documents
In internal summary report
An internal exception report.
Design the following input vehicles
A document such as an application
A screen format used to capture data.
Design an interface the integrates the above inputs and outputs.
You can do this is in Word, Excel, Visio or Access.