Usability Top Ten for Macromedia Flashlite development

I found Mike Short's (Mobile Data Association) top 10 usability mobile checklist.
Although this checklist is clearly geared towards mobile  applications, many items also apply to Macromedia FlashLite  applications.

1) Make the cellphone on/off button obvious.
2) Ensure dialling is intuitive, not just for kids but to pensioners as well . “Send” and “end” alone are not enough.
3) Address books are a great help if easy to load, access and edit!
4) Texting is a bonus if the keys are big enough, and the screen is legible. Colour screens help , but adjustable font size, legibility and back lighting may help more.
5) All the access speeds under the sun are useless if the settings for web content and email are incomprehensible .
6) Taking a picture/short film is only as good as your ability to capture , view and share it! Make it easy, not just multiplying megapixels!
7) Battery chargers need to be plug and play, with connectors that are an easy fit and durable. Spare batteries for all ages and occasions?
8) Car kits need to be able to hold, charge and add value. Bluetooth needs to be more consistent across manufacturers, and within models ranges and accessories.
9) Think inclusive design - all ages , and disability/age tested.
10) Now try again. Repeat this list, review and improve on previous user experience.

Then add style, colour, fashion and solutions and the distribution channels will open before your eyes.

On June I posted on Macromedia FlashLite group a checklist for using during the testing phase of a Macromedia FlashLite application.
These guidelines are intended for use by FlashLite developers (like me :) ).


Download the FlashLite checklist here :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlashLite/file

Your feedback can influence the ideas and guidelines described here
so  if you have suggestions  please provide me with your feedback.

Comments

[Alessandro]

Ciao Marco,

interesting, but to me seams that most people do not use their phone other then calling.

for example number 4, "Texting is a bonus if the keys are big enough" WOW !

It's funny, becasue most of cellular have small keys but people send billions of SMS everyday !!

Alessandro

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