InstallCore Academy Chapter 4: Designing Your Software Installer - UI and UX

When users first encounters your software installer, what do they think? How do they feel?

User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) are two of the most important and ignored aspects of software installation. This chapter will serve as a crash course to installation UI/UX, and give you some fresh ideas for your next installer.

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• 1. Designing Your Software Installer: UI and UX CHAPTER
• 2. Does UXI Design Effect Software Installations? Yes, in a big way. Even minor changes to the interface can cause huge swings in installation success rates and offer take rates.
• 3. What is the Design Goal of an Installer? - Make the user feel comfortable and in control - Communicate the download steps with clarity - Initiate the relationship between user and software on the right foot
• 4. What is UX? UX refers to how the user feels
• 5. Defining Installer UX The UX designer must take into account a user’s beliefs and feelings about the product, and installers in general, to make an intuitive pathway for the user. Consider… - Is it clear what action the user should take? - Are the buttons in an intuitive section of the installer? - Does the user understand what he/she is getting?
• 6. What is UI? UI refers to what the user sees
• 7. More UI The UI is where the machine and the user interact. UI also considers if the visual elements communicate effectively with the user, while eliminating elements that might hinder speed or understanding of the process. Consider… - Is your interface recognizable and familiar? - Are the colors pleasant and consistent? - Does the font communicate the brand tone and register?
• 8. What makes a good UXI designer? Building a good installer interface requires the mind of a psychologist, architect, and artist all rolled into one. Think you have what it takes?
• 9. Psychologist - Can place themselves in the mind of the user - Understands how different fonts and colors impact user emotions - Helps the user feel confident and comfortable
• 10. Architect - Can design clear, communicative interfaces - Conveys that the installation is technologically advanced and secure - Has mastery over elements of ‘typical’ installation interface
• 11. Artist - Can create visually pleasing fonts and designs - Presents the ‘dry’ material in a novel, engaging way - Mediates between brand awareness and unique presentation
• 12. Psychologist - Can place themselves in the mind of the user - Understands how different fonts and colors impact user emotions - Helps the user feel confident and comfortable
• 13. Architect - Can design clear, communicative interfaces - Conveys that the installation is technologically advanced and secure - Has mastery over elements of ‘typical’ installation interface
• 14. Artist - Can create visually pleasing fonts and designs - Presents the ‘dry’ material in a novel, engaging way - Mediates between brand awareness and unique presentation
• 15. Summary: The installer UX/UI is the soul of a digital product. It speaks volumes about your company’s brand, and establishes a direct connection with your users. Start your relationship with your users on a plane of mutual understanding and clarity; you will see the benefit both in user satisfaction and conversion rates.
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