Validation of web interfaces: A usability and visual design approach

Abstract

In today's digital environment, the quality of a web interface isn't just about its technical functionality; it also largely depends on its usability and the visual experience it offers the user. Web interfaces are the primary point of contact users have with digital systems, which is why design validation must focus on ensuring effective, efficient, and satisfying interaction. In this process, validating a web interface based on its usability and visual design is an essential tool that goes beyond just checking if a site works according to its technical requirements. This can involve evaluating intuitive navigation, a coherent visual presentation, an appropriate color palette, fonts, and good information layout, among other criteria, without forgetting the principles of accessibility. Therefore, validating web interfaces based on usability and visual design is fundamental to ensuring that websites not only fulfill their technical function but also offer meaningful and accessible experiences to users. Disciplines such as visual design, user experience (UX), and technology can be integrated to achieve a more complete and effective evaluation. This approach allows us to identify and correct flaws before they negatively impact the user, ensuring that interfaces are intuitive, attractive, and functional, and that they genuinely meet users' expectations and needs in different contexts.