Guidelines for WAP Interface Design

Research and user testing has highlighted certain key guidelines for WAP interface development. Just as with any other device, content, design and navigation must be developed in a way that meets the needs of typical users. Some of the more significant recommendations, within each of these categories, are listed below

Cahill, Joan. Frontend Infocentre (2000). Design>Web Design>Wireless Web>WAP

The Possibilities Are Wireless: Designing and Delivering Information in the Wireless Space    

Wireless communication is poised to become the next big thing since the advent of the Web. This article discusses the specific challenges associated with designing and delivering information in the wireless world and examines the impact that the wireless exchange of information will have on the creation of business and consumer services. Specifically, the article explores 1. Tools and technologies of wireless communication such as WAP and WML 2. The challenges of wireless communication and techniques to overcome them 3. Methods for designing information for the wireless world The article examines the interrelationship between technology and communication. It should help technical communicators understand the potential of wireless communication, its impact on our profession, and its new possibilities.

Chu, Steve W. Technical Communication Online (2001). Design>Information Design>Wireless Web>WAP

WAP Wireless Markup Language Specification (WML)

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is a result of continuous work to define an industry wide standard for developing applications over wireless communication networks. The WAP Forum, originally founded by Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, and Unwired PlanetWML was formed to create the global wireless protocol specification that works across differing wireless network technology types, for adoption by appropriate industry standards bodies. WML (Wireless Markup Language) is a markup language based on XML, and is intended for use in specifying content and user interface for narrowband devices, including cellular phones and pagers. WML is designed with the constraints of small narrowband devices in mind.

Cover Pages (1998). Reference>Web Design>Wireless Web>WAP

Winning WAP Applications

A Frontend study of mobile phone users highlights four key user requirements for WAP applications.

Cahill, Joan. Frontend Infocentre (2000). Design>Web Design>Wireless Web>WAP

Wireless Markup Language (WML) Tutorial: Getting User Input

The Wireless Markup Language (WML) is the markup language used to make sites suitable for viewing using a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) device. If you don't have a WAP device to view the pages, you can get a simulator by downloading the Wireless Companion from YourWAP.

Lemon, Gez. Juicy Studio. Design>Web Design>Wireless Web>WAP