Abstract

This work is a practical exploration of the interactive interface. The purpose is to provide a step-by-step guideline for the design and evaluation of interactive multimedia interfaces intended for limited-use training programs, delivering specific content to well-defined user groups. The discussions are intended for new or seasoned interface designers looking for a comprehensive collection of best practices, procedures, suggestions, observations and experiences to help conceive, design, develop, approve, test and evaluate interfaces for single or series-based interactive multimedia delivered on CD-ROM or diskette. These discussions are illustrated with interfaces from three different interactive training program series designed for pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies.