User Interface Design

People interact with computers every day. Those interactions occur through some type of user interface.

A user interface is a point of interaction between a computer and humans. Nearly all software applications today use a graphical user interface, or GUI, that consists of consistent and recognizable elements such as windows, panels, buttons, menus and icons to make the interface user friendly and intuitive. Hardware devices such as a keyboard and mouse provide ways for users to interact with the interface.

User interface design principles are guidelines for developing user interfaces. A user-centered design (UCD) puts the end user at the center of the process. They focus on the usability of the interface, which is how effectively, efficiently and satisfactorily a user can interact with it.

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