UI Designer

[jamespg]

I have been into lots of mediums, But when it comes to UI design I dont show much work or experience in that medium. I supose I could make some layouts to show how I would go about making layouts etc but I just would like to ask. How does one get into UI design and work as a UI designer within a company? Just at the end of this year I have gained interest and want to break into the UI design world. Any suggestions books dvds etc someone can direct me to would be great. Let me know what you think.

Thanks alot
James

[D856C]

A lot of my site is about UI design. There are several hundred links for resources.

Unlike graphic design, it's not about what your UI mockup looks like in PhotoShop. You're going to have to learn about user testing methodology, design personas and wireframe design.

In other words, it's not a style to fluff up your portfolio with. UI design is a completely different way of thinking. Did the user complete the task -- as in we tested this and witnessed the user doing it.

Books:

Psychology of Everyday Things

Tog on Interface

About Face, and The Inmates are Running the Asylum by Alan Cooper


Web:

Jacob Nielsen's Alertbox. Start with
Growing a Business Website: Fix the basics first

First Rule of Usability? Don't Listen to Users

AstTog
A Quiz Designed to Give You Fitts

Denial in Web Design: Elephants in the Living Room

A List Apart
Topics: Design: User Interface Design

[jamespg]

thanks alot for the help, I will be sure to take a look at everything you provided.

Once again thanks!