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Means by which a user interacts with and controls a machine

In the industrial design field of human–computer interaction, a user interface (UI) is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur. The goal of this interaction is to allow effective operation and control of the machine from the human end, while the machine simultaneously feeds back information that aids the operators' decision-making process. Examples of this broad concept of user interfaces include the interactive aspects of computer operating systems, hand tools, heavy machinery operator controls and process controls. The design considerations applicable when creating user interfaces are related to, or involve such disciplines as, ergonomics and psychology. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: User interfaceA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: DIRA: A model of the user interfaceInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: The Essential Guide to User Interface DesignThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: ORTEP-3 for Windows - a version ofORTEP-III with a Graphical User Interface (GUI)Cited 14,253 times
  5. Go sideways: Graphical user interfaceA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Shell (computing)A closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun The visual part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with.

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