User Interface Design

Project: Hot Sauce Simulator
Student: Hong Du

Student: Erin McNulty

Project: Mexican Geography 101
Student: Mark Calvario

Course Description

Introduction to the theory and practice of computer user interface design, emphasizing the software design of graphical user interfaces. Topics include basic interaction devices and techniques, human factors, interaction styles, dialogue design, and software infrastructure.

Course Goals

1. Understand users and build websites that suit their needs and abilities.
2. Design usable systems through iteration and feedback.

Community Fridge Platform

Knowledge Sharing in Mutual Aid Networks

The students worked with community fridge organizers during the Covid 19 pandemic to provide a consolidated system of resource sharing across the fridge network for metro area. The students created a web application that would allow community fridge volunteers and organizers to share information and resources with one another in a centralized and user friendly way. This product is an example of public interest technology because it aims to assist mutual aid organizers who promote social good in their communities.

Culture Catcher

Cultural resources for specific language groups

The students design aims to provide users with a platform for cultural activities systematically and intuitively. Enhance the sense of cultural belonging and identity. At the same time, provide a platform for those who are used to multiculturalism.