This practical and informative publication has been designed for students on introductory computer architecture courses as part of a computer science related degree. Different institutions take a different view of what range of hardware or architectural issues should be covered in the first year of a degree course, but it is a topic area included in most courses. These courses and modules have a variety of titles including: Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Platforms and Computing Machines. This practical and informative publication will provide first-year students with a thorough introduction to user interface design, and will expose them to many of the current and ongoing issues in the field. It is a practical book that demonstrates how theory informs practice. It covers: the nature, importance and scope of usable interfaces; user interface design process; design principles, guidelines and standards; user requirements gathering and analysis; design techniques; usability evaluation techniques; and help and documentation creation guidelines. Key features of the book include: learning outcomes for each chapter; explanations of key concepts; advice on exams and assessments; tips on common mistakes and how to avoid them. Previous ISBN: 978-1-9[zasłonięte]03337-6