The User Interface can be the single feature that can lead to success or failure of a modern computing system. User acceptance, operator performance, improved work productivity, sell-off, degree of real-time, ease of training, etc. are crucial issues facing user interface designers.

In addition, adherence to emerging standards and new desktop systems enhance, yet complicate the design process. The student will have the opportunity to learn about development environments that assist the user interface design process. Differences will be covered between traditional user interface design and web page design. Lastly, correctly specifying the user interface can lead to improved user design, acceptance, and usability.

This course examines these issues, providing the student with the tools and concepts to specify, design, and develop user interfaces. Other topics include introduction to user interface design, human factors/work environment issues, display design guidelines, visual design, display and graphics standards, survey of desktop systems, and current research in advanced user interfaces. The current literature will be reviewed. A class project is required. Hardcopy of class lecture materials is made available.