The needs of the end user should be one of the top considerations when designing a database. Remember that the end user is the person who ultimately uses the database. There should be ease of use through the user's front-end tool (a client program that allows a user access to a database), but this, along with optimal performance, cannot be achieved if the user's needs are not taken into consideration.
Some user-related design considerations include the following:
What data should be stored in the database?
How will the user access the database?
What privileges does the user require?
How should the data be grouped in the database?
What data is the most commonly accessed?
How is all data related in the database?
What measures should be taken to ensure accurate data?
