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    The document discusses the history and importance of user interface design. It covers the evolution of interfaces from basic input/output to modern graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Key points include: 1) Early computer interfaces involved text input via keyboards which was slow, while spoken language is more efficient for humans. 2) The first GUI was developed at Xerox PARC in 1970 and later introduced by Apple to make computers easier to use. GUIs use icons, windows and menus. 3) Screen design evolved from monochrome text displays to incorporating graphics, grouping, alignment and other visual elements to enhance usability. New controls like drop-down menus replaced memorizing function keys.

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    The document discusses the history and importance of user interface design. It covers the evolution of interfaces from basic input/output to modern graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Key points include: 1) Early computer interfaces involved text input via keyboards which was slow, while spoken language is more efficient for humans. 2) The first GUI was developed at Xerox PARC in 1970 and later introduced by Apple to make computers easier to use. GUIs use icons, windows and menus. 3) Screen design evolved from monochrome text displays to incorporating graphics, grouping, alignment and other visual elements to enhance usability. New controls like drop-down menus replaced memorizing function keys.

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    The document discusses the history and importance of user interface design. It covers the evolution of interfaces from basic input/output to modern graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Key points include: 1) Early computer interfaces involved text input via keyboards which was slow, while spoken language is more efficient for humans. 2) The first GUI was developed at Xerox PARC in 1970 and later introduced by Apple to make computers easier to use. GUIs use icons, windows and menus. 3) Screen design evolved from monochrome text displays to incorporating graphics, grouping, alignment and other visual elements to enhance usability. New controls like drop-down menus replaced memorizing function keys.

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    The document discusses the history and importance of user interface design. It covers the evolution of interfaces from basic input/output to modern graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Key points include: 1) Early computer interfaces involved text input via keyboards which was slow, while spoken language is more efficient for humans. 2) The first GUI was developed at Xerox PARC in 1970 and later introduced by Apple to make computers easier to use. GUIs use icons, windows and menus. 3) Screen design evolved from monochrome text displays to incorporating graphics, grouping, alignment and other visual elements to enhance usability. New controls like drop-down menus replaced memorizing function keys.

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    USER INTERFACE DESIGN

    (UID)
    Introduction & Overview
    The interface is the way to communicate with a
    product
    Everything we interact with an interface
    Eg
    Mobile phone
    Web page
    Entering into the home
    Drinking Tea
    Principles of a good Interface
    Simplicity of interaction mode
    Simplicity of basic functions
    Speed
    Introduction & Overview
    The user interface is the most important part of
    any computer system.
    because
    It is the system to most users to interact with the
    computer
    It can be seen, can be heard, and can be
    touched.
    The goals of User interface design are simple,
    easy, and enjoyable.
    Introduction & Overview

    Interface design is the art of making the


    interaction between the human and the
    computer.
    Everything on the computer is an
    interface, to allow to access to the wanted
    data.
    Introduction & Overview
    Defining the User Interface (UI)

    Person controls a software or hardware device.


    The way a person interacts with a computer,
    tablet, smart phone or other electronic device.
    A good user interface provides a "user-friendly",
    allowing the user to interact with the software
    or hardware in a natural way.
    Introduction & Overview
    User interface design is a subset of the field of
    study called human-computer interaction (HCI).
    Human-computer interaction is the study of
    planning, and design of how people and computers
    work together so that a persons needs are satisfied
    in the most effective way.
    HCI designers must consider a variety of factors:
    what people want and expect,
    what physical limitations and abilities of people.
    what people find enjoyable and attractive.
    What are the Technical characteristics and
    limitations of the computer h/w & s/w
    Introduction & Overview
    The user interface has two components:
    input and output.
    Input is how a person communicates his or her
    needs to the computer.
    Eg:- keyboard, mouse, etc.
    Output is how the computer conveys the results to
    the user.
    Eg:- display screen, voice and sound.
    Proper interface design will provide a mix of well-
    designed input and output mechanisms
    That satisfy the users needs, capabilities, and
    limitations.
    The Importance of the User Interface
    The Importance of Good Design
    A good-designed interface and screen is
    important to our users.
    It is their window to view the capabilities of the
    system.
    One of the few visible components of the
    product, the developers created.
    The Importance of the User Interface
    The Importance of Good Design
    A screens layout and appearance affect a person
    in a variety of ways.
    If they are confusing and inefficient, people will
    have greater difficulty in doing their jobs and
    will make more mistakes.
    Poor design may leads some people away from a
    system permanently.
    The Importance of the User Interface
    The Benefits of Good Design
    The goal of user interface design is to make the
    users interaction as simple and efficient as
    possible
    User Interface Design is beneficial in both S/w &
    H/w
    Some of the benefits of having good User
    Interface Design are
    Correct User interface: prevent industrial
    injuries and hence absence due to illness.
    The Importance of the User Interface
    The Benefits of Good Design
    Fewer errors: Good user interfaces reduce
    the number of errors and their related costs.
    Productivity / Save Development time: A
    better user design allows reduction of the
    development time spent due to reduced
    iterations and rework and overall better
    productivity.
    Customer returning: If customers find a site
    or product usable, then the possibility that
    they use this site / product again.
    The Importance of the User Interface
    The Benefits of Good Design
    Increase user satisfaction: When systems
    match user needs, satisfaction often
    improves dramatically.
    Increase market share : The importance of
    having a competitive edge in usability
    Human-Computer Interface
    History of the Human-Computer Interface
    The lowest and most common level of
    communication modes are movements and
    gestures.
    Movements and gestures are language-
    independent, that is, they permit people who do
    not speak the same language to deal with one
    another.
    Human-Computer Interface
    History of the Human-Computer Interface

    The next higher level, is spoken language.


    Most people can speak one language, some two
    or more.
    A spoken language is a very efficient mode of
    communication if both parties to the
    communication understand it.
    Human-Computer Interface
    History of the Human-Computer Interface
    At the third and highest level of complexity is
    written language.

    In modern times, we have the typewriter,


    another step upward in communication
    complexity.
    Spoken language, however, is still more efficient
    than typing, regardless of typing skill level.
    Human-Computer Interface
    History of the Human-Computer Interface
    The computer demanded, typed input through a
    keyboard; people responded slowly using this
    device
    The human computer communication- using
    keyboards
    The designers have been developing, different
    interfaces to interact with the computer.
    Graphical User Interface
    Introduction of the Graphical User Interface
    GUI was first developed at Xerox PARC by Alan Kay,
    in 1970.
    Later Apple introduced the Lisa computer, the first
    commercially available computer on January
    19, 1983.
    A GUI uses windows, icons and menus carry out
    commands such as opening files, deleting files,
    moving files, etc. and
    Although many GUI Operating Systems are
    operated by using a mouse, the keyboard can also
    be used by using keyboard shortcuts .
    Graphical User Interface
    Introduction of the Graphical User Interface
    GUI Operating Systems are much easier for end-
    users to learn and use because commands do
    not need to be known or memorized.
    Because of their ease of use, GUI Operating
    Systems have become the dominant operating
    system used by end-users today.
    History of Screen Design
    A cathode ray tube (CRT) display was first attached to a
    computer, application of good design
    IBM introduced its 3270 cathode ray tube text-based
    terminal.
    The 3270 was used in the office, and company for good
    screen design
    Most early screens were monochromatic, typically
    presenting green text on black backgrounds.
    Later (1980-1981) introduced clear and meaningful
    captions and by listing commands on the screen, and
    enabling them to be applied through function keys.
    Messages also became clearer.
    History of Screen Design
    Instructions and reminders to the user are
    displayed on the screen in the form of prompts.
    In 1990 - graphics yielded another milestone in the
    evolution of screen design,
    Groupings, Alignment, and Borders were made
    available to visually enhance
    Buttons and menus for implementing commands
    replaced functions keys
    Multiple properties of elements were also
    provided, including many different font sizes and
    styles, line thicknesses, and colors.
    History of Screen Design
    Included list boxes, drop-down combination
    boxes, etc.
    These new controls were much more effective in
    supporting a persons memory, now simply
    allowing for selection from a list instead of
    requiring a remembered key entry.
    History of Screen Design

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