Design
design (di’zain) vb. 1. to work out the structure or form of (something), as by making a sketch, outline, pattern, or plans. 2. to plan and make (something) artistically or skillfully. 3. (tr.) to form or conceive in the mind; invent.
As the dictionary defines Design as many forms and the secret of good design is that the user doesn’t notice. Anything that is well designed be it a physical object, a business process or a presentation it will be appreciated for what it achieves not for its design. A well-designed object will be simple and intuitive to use it will fit with its environment of use and with the user. The user will only notice the object when it fails to meet those needs.
The same is true of a business process or system; if it provides all the functions the user needs and is simple and intuitive to use no thought will be given to the design that went into it. It is only when the user cannot get the results they need because the process or system does not return the data they need, in the time they need it, that the design [in this case bad design] becomes apparent.
It is the area of Transaction-Based System functionality that ISD Consultants have the greatest experience being able to design:
- the user interface
- the device functionality
- the message structures to support new functionality
- and the receiving system functionality
The ability to create these designs come from the ability to very quickly understand the client’s needs and how they may be most simply met.
A recent development has been an interest in Web site design. ISD Consultants has always constructed its own web site and recently has undertaken the construction of sites for other independent consultants and small businesses. The designs are not flashy in both senses of the word but they meet the client’s needs. Again it’s about meeting the clients’ needs without overwhelming the users.
If you would like our help with Transaction Process design or with your web site please use the contact form.
Website Design
ISD Consultants is able to design and build websites for small businesses and organisations. As this side of the business has grown a separate website has been set up for Websites Designed 4U. If you need a website then please visit the site and take a look at the portfolio.
To complement the website development business bespoke Graphic design is available from Graphics Designed 4U.
