6.831 | Spring 2011 | Graduate

User Interface Design and Implementation

Course Description

6.831/6.813 examines human-computer interaction in the context of graphical user interfaces. The course covers human capabilities, design principles, prototyping techniques, evaluation techniques, and the implementation of graphical user interfaces. Deliverables include short programming assignments and a semester-long …
6.831/6.813 examines human-computer interaction in the context of graphical user interfaces. The course covers human capabilities, design principles, prototyping techniques, evaluation techniques, and the implementation of graphical user interfaces. Deliverables include short programming assignments and a semester-long group project. Students taking the graduate version also have readings from current literature and additional assignments.
Learning Resource Types
Lecture Notes
Projects
Image of children using a Tiny Tyke computer.
A user interface designed specifically for children. (Image courtesy of taylor library on Flickr.)