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This
is the main window of the MeetingMaker client. The redesign focused on bringing
important functionality to the top with the addition of a task bar on the
left; improving the presentation of the calendar to allow for greater readability
while increasing information density; and creating a more approchable feel
for the entire product. |
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The
schedule tab of the event dialog is used to select a time for a meeting
while receiving information about guest availability. The redesign added
to the amount of information available to a user while decreasing the size
of the dialog. |
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The
proposals window lists incoming and outgoing proposals for meetings. The
redesign simplified the organization structure and made it easier for users
to act on a proposal without opening the event dialog. |
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This
preferences tab allows users to customize the look of the calendar. Although
this is not a direct mapping, the redesign allowed for greater flexibility
in the look of the calendar, while providing instant feedback on changes. |
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ExpertMonitor
is a web-based server monitoring tool. This window displays the status of
a single server. |
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The page for creating
a server. |
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Details of the
status of single test, along with the test's history. |
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Office
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Excel
chart tab with the orginal chart palette in Office 98, and with the chart
formatting palette in Office X. Charting was one of the areas that received
the most benefit from bringing common functionality out of dialogs and into
the palette. The formatting palette also served as a much-needed tool for
presenting a UI that did not cary the weight of 8 years of product history. |
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The
chart dialog in Excel. There was no change in functionality between versions,
but the overall appearance was improved. |
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Along
with Excel and PowerPoint, Word benefited from restructured toolbars, the
addition of the formatting palette and an updated look. User studies showed
that careful selection of tools on the formatting palette not only improved
usability, but had a great impact on user satisfaction. |
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PowerPoint
98 and X. |
