General aspects of the use of user grephic interfaces

Authors

  • David de Oliveira Lemes Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Faculty of Exact Sciences and Technology, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0291-807X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1984-3585.2018i18p37-46

Keywords:

Interface, Graphic user interfaces, Best practices for user interfaces

Abstract

The article discusses the use of graphic user interfaces and presents “good usage practices” that serve as guides for interface projects of any nature. Like the words of spoken language, interfaces mediate between messages and human beings, with interfaces as messages.

Author Biography

David de Oliveira Lemes, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Faculty of Exact Sciences and Technology, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

PhD and Master in Technologies of Intelligence and Digital Design (TIDD) from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP). Advisor of the Information Technology Division and Professor at the Computer Department of PUC-SP, where he teaches courses in Digital Game Technology and Design, and is also a professor of the Professional Master in Digital Game Development.

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Published

2018-12-05