User interface design
In the world we live in, we are constantly using new and different software. When the newest social media app hits the ground, we want to try it out. Quite often, when we load these new apps, we almost instantly know how they work. This is very much due to user interface design.
According to Wikipedia
"user interface design or user interface engineering is the design of user interfaces for machines and software, such as computers, home appliances, mobile devices, and other electronic devices, with the focus on maximizing usability and the user experience."
Good interface design is both an art and a science, the core being the ability to anticipate the user's needs and design a system that helps nudge the user down the path they are on. With this understanding, we need to make sure that the necessary elements to accomplish the task are available. These elements can be informational, interactive, or visual in design, or combinations of these. A good interface design is...