Interaction Design Fundamentals

This tutorial isn't directly related to Dreamweaver, but applies to Graphic and Web Design in general. Interaction design covers a variety of different fields and jobs. People from different fields often collaborate for interactive design projects. Designs are created to meet the needs to people.

Design Interaction Process:
1. Define the project
2. Research: ideas, prototypes
3. Ideate: create possible solutions and choose best idea
4. Design and Prototype
5. Iterate: have people view and evolve design, usability

Essential Principles: important for creating successful designs
Consistency

Perceivability

Learnability

Predictability

Feedback 

Having a good navigation system on your website is also important, so people can easily find what they are looking for. Taxonomy is a good way to keep links organized. Sitemaps are also helpful.