Module Descriptors
USER INTERFACE DESIGN
MECH50237
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Wayman
Email: C.J.Wayman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework weighted at 100%
An individual 2000 word report providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3. (70%.)
Group Presentation (15mins) using appropriate presentation resources to a small audience of peers and staff assessing learning outcomes 3 and 4. (30%)
An individual 2000 word report providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3. (70%.)
Group Presentation (15mins) using appropriate presentation resources to a small audience of peers and staff assessing learning outcomes 3 and 4. (30%)
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to the user and how designers have provided interaction solutions.
Intuitive solutions. How do individuals approach a new product? Investigation, testing and applying previously acquired knowledge. Is it what users expect?
Different users with different attitudes, racial backgrounds, skills and experience. Technophobia.
Ergonomics principles and anthropometric considerations for designers. Will it fit? Can they reach? 95th Percentile considerations.
Safety factors and international standards. BS. ISO. Legal considerations of poor ergonomic and interface design.
Discussion of examples of good and bad interface design.
Problems associated with poorly designed interfaces. Injury, functionality and ease of use.
Co-ordination and feedback. Inputs and outputs.
Flow charts and user interface scenarios.
Intuitive solutions. How do individuals approach a new product? Investigation, testing and applying previously acquired knowledge. Is it what users expect?
Different users with different attitudes, racial backgrounds, skills and experience. Technophobia.
Ergonomics principles and anthropometric considerations for designers. Will it fit? Can they reach? 95th Percentile considerations.
Safety factors and international standards. BS. ISO. Legal considerations of poor ergonomic and interface design.
Discussion of examples of good and bad interface design.
Problems associated with poorly designed interfaces. Injury, functionality and ease of use.
Co-ordination and feedback. Inputs and outputs.
Flow charts and user interface scenarios.
Module Texts
The Design of Everyday Things, D. Norman (2002) Basic Books inc. ISBN:0465067107
Designing Interactions, B. Moggeridge (2006) The MIT Press: ISBN:0262134748.
Designing for Interaction: Creating Smart Applications and Clever Devices, D. Saffer (2006) Peachpit Press. ISBN:0321432061
Bodyspace: Anthropometrics, Ergonomics and the design of work, S.Pheasant & Haslegrave(2005) Taylor Francis Ltd. ISBN:0415285208
Pleasure with Products: beyond Usability, Green & Jordan (2002) Taylor Francis Ltd ISBN:0415237041
Designing Interactions, B. Moggeridge (2006) The MIT Press: ISBN:0262134748.
Designing for Interaction: Creating Smart Applications and Clever Devices, D. Saffer (2006) Peachpit Press. ISBN:0321432061
Bodyspace: Anthropometrics, Ergonomics and the design of work, S.Pheasant & Haslegrave(2005) Taylor Francis Ltd. ISBN:0415285208
Pleasure with Products: beyond Usability, Green & Jordan (2002) Taylor Francis Ltd ISBN:0415237041
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00681-1 Design Technologies - Surface Modelling, CE00682-1 Design Technologies - Solid Modelling or equivalent.
Module Resources
PC projection (interactive whiteboard)
www.baddesigns.com
www.baddesigns.com
Module Learning Strategies
The material will be introduced through a series of lectures (1 hour per week) to introduce the important issues an analyse past solutions to user interfaces.
(1:n)
Tutorials (2 hours per week) will allow students to research, analyse and critically evaluate interface solutiosn applied to products. Students will work as individuals and within small groups to develop and communicate a deeper understanding of human interfacing with products. (1:20)
(1:n)
Tutorials (2 hours per week) will allow students to research, analyse and critically evaluate interface solutiosn applied to products. Students will work as individuals and within small groups to develop and communicate a deeper understanding of human interfacing with products. (1:20)