Introduction to Interface Design

Introduction to Interface Design:
Elizabeth Boling

Guest lecture: April 19, 1999
E103: What is Design? From the Teacup to the City (and Beyond)
Instructor: C. Thomas Mitchell April 21, 1999
F401: Topical Explorations in Education: Applications of Multimedia
Instructor: Robert Carteaux, Jr.

WHAT IS INTERFACE DESIGN?
Example: Electronic Lab Notebook -- Function and Form

Issues: Design analysis
Structural design
Appearance and behavior
Navigation and controls
Usability / acceptability

WHO ARE INTERFACE DESIGNERS?
Example: Electronic Lab Notebook -- A Day in the Life

Issues: Types of designers
Interaction with design teams
Preparation and training

HOW ARE INTERFACES DESIGNED?
Example: Electronic Lab Notebook -- Designing the Lab Notebook

Issues: Types of products
Process

last update 18 April 1999 ... questions and suggestions to eboling@indiana.edu
Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

WHAT IS INTERFACE DESIGN?
Example:	Electronic Lab Notebook -- Function and Form
Issues:	Design analysis Structural design Appearance and behavior Navigation and controls Usability / acceptability

WHO ARE INTERFACE DESIGNERS?
Example:	Electronic Lab Notebook -- A Day in the Life
Issues:	Types of designers Interaction with design teams Preparation and training

HOW ARE INTERFACES DESIGNED?
Example:	Electronic Lab Notebook -- Designing the Lab Notebook
Issues:	Types of products Process