GUI Design

This series introduces users to the primary concepts and tasks involved in graphical user interface (GUI) design. It identifies the characteristics of an effective GUI, describes usability factors, and examines the design principles of consistency, user feedback, information filtering, and the conceptual model. It also discusses in detail the effective use of color and typography, icons and pointers, window layouts, and screen controls. The series concludes with a discussion of effective interface design, including the principles of organization, efficiency, and communication.

Syllabus

PLANNING AN INTERFACE

Introduces users to the primary principles and tasks involved in graphical user interface (GUI) design.

• Introduction to User Interfaces
• Developing within Constraints
• Designing for Your Users
• Designing an Effective GUI

DEVELOPING AN INTERFACE

Shows users how to design screen layouts, use color effectively, and incorporate typography into a graphical user interface.

• Designing the Layout
• Introduction to Color
• Choosing Color
• Using Typography Effectively

DESIGNING SCREEN ELEMENTS

Shows users how to put together the elements of an interface to create an effective design.

• Designing Icons
• Designing Pointers
• Designing Windows
• Designing Screen Controls
• Effective Interface Design

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

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Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.