Comments on: How much does design matter? http://www.accmanpro.com/2008/08/06/how-much-does-design-matter/ never knowingly under opinionated Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:57:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Does design matter in a UI? at diversity.net.nzhttp://www.accmanpro.com/2008/08/06/how-much-does-design-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-218722 Does design matter in a UI? at diversity.net.nz Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:48:08 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3166#comment-218722 [...] post over on Dennis’ blog about design. He quotes some peoples perspectives on whether UI is an [...] [...] post over on Dennis’ blog about design. He quotes some peoples perspectives on whether UI is an [...]

]]> By: Galithttp://www.accmanpro.com/2008/08/06/how-much-does-design-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-213338 Galit Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:00:26 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3166#comment-213338 We're an ERP software company and the latest version of our ERP solution, launched in June 2008, is a web-enabled SaaS ERP system based on WPF technology. The reason we use Microsoft's advanced development tool, .Net Framework 3.5, is primarily for the ability to design a truly unique UI. Does the UI really improve the software's functionality? No. But it does make it beautiful, and beauty counts. The bottom line is that many clients select an ERP solution based on their initial visual impression and not based on the software's functionality or suitability. They are attracted to the software’s UI, and then build their case complete with evidence, to prove it is the best solution for their needs.In addition to the selection stage, we believe the appeal of a 3D, beautifully colored, dynamic UI will encourage end-users to adopt the software more quickly, efficiently and effectively. Eventually, every employee will do what they need to do, but doing beyond that requires incentives. An attractive UI will not make the system work better, but it will add a certain level of comfort that may encourage end-users to make the most of it. We’re an ERP software company and the latest version of our ERP solution, launched in June 2008, is a web-enabled SaaS ERP system based on WPF technology.
The reason we use Microsoft’s advanced development tool, .Net Framework 3.5, is primarily for the ability to design a truly unique UI.
Does the UI really improve the software’s functionality? No. But it does make it beautiful, and beauty counts.
The bottom line is that many clients select an ERP solution based on their initial visual impression and not based on the software’s functionality or suitability. They are attracted to the software’s UI, and then build their case complete with evidence, to prove it is the best solution for their needs.

In addition to the selection stage, we believe the appeal of a 3D, beautifully colored, dynamic UI will encourage end-users to adopt the software more quickly, efficiently and effectively. Eventually, every employee will do what they need to do, but doing beyond that requires incentives. An attractive UI will not make the system work better, but it will add a certain level of comfort that may encourage end-users to make the most of it.

]]> By: Did the conversation move? | AccManhttp://www.accmanpro.com/2008/08/06/how-much-does-design-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-210065 Did the conversation move? | AccMan Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3166#comment-210065 [...] example, I have a FriendFeed addition to this site that shows what people are saying about blog posts here. It’s below the comments section. What’s interesting is that the [...] [...] example, I have a FriendFeed addition to this site that shows what people are saying about blog posts here. It’s below the comments section. What’s interesting is that the [...]

]]> By: Krupohttp://www.accmanpro.com/2008/08/06/how-much-does-design-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-210023 Krupo Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:14:17 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3166#comment-210023 I was going to say, given the design disasters, it's so refreshing when people actually do listen to your feedback.I love being a self-appointed in-house beta-tester. :) I was going to say, given the design disasters, it’s so refreshing when people actually do listen to your feedback.

I love being a self-appointed in-house beta-tester. :)

]]> By: Dennis Howletthttp://www.accmanpro.com/2008/08/06/how-much-does-design-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-210014 Dennis Howlett Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:04:58 +0000 http://www.accmanpro.com/?p=3166#comment-210014 test test

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