[HIG] Naming
- From: Seth Nickell <snickell stanford edu>
- To: hig gnome org
- Subject: [HIG] Naming
- Date: 06 Nov 2001 12:18:55 -0800
Based on recent discussions on g-h I feel like it would be helpful for
the HIG to distance itself from Apple's HIG. I would propose that, we
consider selecting a different name. The current name hasn't really been
publicized, so I don't think there's any substantial problem in
switching (especially to something similar). Adam suggested "HI
Handbook" after noting that the guidelines are no longer "mini" but
aren't the full length guidelines we aspire eventually to write (maybe).
I thought it might be nice to use the word "Usability" instead, because
while not as cool sounding, its the word we've been using elsewhere (for
example, the "Usability Project", and even within the HIG). Adam points
out that its not as precise, but I think what it loses in precision it
makes up for in recognition by non-usability people.
a) "Human Interface Guidelines"
b) "Human Interface Handbook"
c) "Usability Guidelines"
-seth
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