Interface Normalization

Denormalized vs. Normalized Interface Design

Below are links to a simplistic example of normalizing a software interface. The scenario is a simple contact and contact note manager.

Denormalized Contact Manager
Total Screens: 3

Normalized Contact Manager
Total Screens: 12

Features Represented:

The interface includes the following features:

Entry Point
Create New Contact
Find a Contact
Edit a Contact
Delete a Contact
Add a Note
Review a Contact's Notes
Report on All Notes By Day