Design/Guidelines/HIG foundations

Vision
LibreOffice on Desktop UX goal: Simple for beginners and powerful for experts.
 * Novices can start to work with LO without the need to read a manual
 * In every situation the user is confronted with only a few options - but can get all on demand
 * Experts will have access to all functionality
 * Full access keeps usability first but might need some training

UX Manifesto
The ISO 9241-110 defines seven principles for usable interaction design:
 * Self-descriptiveness (the dialog should make it clear what the user should do next)
 * Suitability (the dialog should be suitable for the user’s task and skill level)
 * Controllability (the user should be able to control the pace and sequence of the interaction)
 * Familiarity (the dialog should be consistent with user’s expectations)
 * Learnability (the dialog should support learning)
 * Individualization (the dialog should be able to be customized by users)
 * Robustness (the dialog should be forgiving)

Libreoffice focuses on:


 * Simplicity by default with Full Functionality on demand  Every processing has two ways of access: a very simple way with the core features only and an advanced way with all features
 * Consistency over Efficiency  Users should feel familiar with all tools rather than having specialized apps.
 * Usability over Graphical Design  Form follows function, Libreoffice respects the OS theming.

In general,
 * Follow general design principles.