Re: [HIG] Naming

[Adam Elman <aelman users sourceforge net>]

OK, now that I have a little more time to reply...:)

Huh, I don't really remember suggesting "HI Handbook"; not terribly sure 
how I feel about it, actually.  I still think "Human Interface 
Guidelines" is the best and most descriptive title, but I understand why 
that might be an issue if folks think we're too Apple-friendly.

The reason I object (slightly) to "Usability Guidelines" is that I think 
usability overall is about a lot more than just basic interface 
guidelines, and I don't want people to think this is the be-all end-all 
for that that will tell them how to build usable software.

Like I said, I'm not sure whether I like "Handbook" -- we really are 
writing more of a guideline/policy doc than a how-to manual.

What about "User Interface Guidelines"?

Adam

On Tuesday, November 6, 2001, at 12:18 PM, Seth Nickell wrote:

> 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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