En las interfaces de usuario se pueden distinguir básicamente tres tipos:.

Depending on the way the user interacts

Depending on how the user can interact with an interface, there are several types of user interfaces:

According to its construction

They can be hardware or software:.

The main objective of a user interface is that it can communicate information through it to some type of device or system. Once this communication has been achieved, the next objective is for said communication to be developed in the easiest and most comfortable way possible for the characteristics of the user who uses the service.

However, interfaces do not always meet all objectives, for example: as is the case with command line consoles (CLI), which are found in some router systems (such as the NOS of routers); some administration consoles with their command interpreters (shell) of Unix, DOS, etc.; and also in the administration consoles of some dedicated servers such as Microsoft Exchange Server. These interfaces are easy to use, however, extensive knowledge of the person using them is required. Therefore, both its learning curve and the technical knowledge prior to its use prevent it from being used by anyone.

Although these interfaces are the first used by computers, and many users could consider them outdated, they continue to be included in new devices and systems thanks to the advantages they offer by allowing complex actions to be automated by creating small, low-level programs (known as Script or Batch).

On the other hand, there are interfaces that significantly reduce the learning curve and allow inexperienced users without technical knowledge to obtain notable results, for example: the touch interface used by the iOS and Android operating systems.

Although the design of the interface is critical for the management of the device, designers at the time of its creation put special emphasis on determining the type of user, their knowledge and experience; carrying out validations of the interface by them if necessary.[19]​ This will mark important differences between the command line interface of an email manager, the floating menus for a graphic design application or the display of information through a timeline on a social network.

The future trend is seen with an important separation between interfaces for the creation of content and interfaces for the consumption of content. As can be compared with the use of barcode systems, access systems RFID Tags or Social Networks ER"), for the creation of content; and devices such as the so-called smartWatch, smartTV and tablets "Tablet (computer)").

Contenido

Los métodos principales utilizados en el diseño de la interfaz incluyen la creación de prototipos y la simulación.

El diseño típico de interfaz hombre-máquina consta de las siguientes etapas: especificación de interacción, especificación de software de interfaz y creación de prototipos:.

Quality principles

Quality interfaces typically share eight qualities or characteristics:

Principle of least astonishment

The principle of least astonishment (POLA) is a general principle in the design of all types of interfaces, and is based on the assumption that humans can only pay full attention to one thing at a time,[14]​ which leads to the conclusion that novelty should be minimized.[15]​.

Habit formation principle

If an interface is used persistently, the user will inevitably develop a habit of using the interface. The designer's role can then be characterized as ensuring that the user acquires good habits. If the designer has experience with other interfaces, they will similarly develop habits and often make unconscious assumptions about how the user will interact with the interface.[14]​[16]​.

A Design Criteria Model: User Experience Dashboard

Peter Morville of Google designed the User Experience Honeycomb framework in 2004 when he was leading operations in user interface design. The framework was created to guide user interface design. It would act as a guide for many web development students for a decade.[18]​.

En las interfaces de usuario se pueden distinguir básicamente tres tipos:.

Depending on the way the user interacts

Depending on how the user can interact with an interface, there are several types of user interfaces:

According to its construction

They can be hardware or software:.

The main objective of a user interface is that it can communicate information through it to some type of device or system. Once this communication has been achieved, the next objective is for said communication to be developed in the easiest and most comfortable way possible for the characteristics of the user who uses the service.

However, interfaces do not always meet all objectives, for example: as is the case with command line consoles (CLI), which are found in some router systems (such as the NOS of routers); some administration consoles with their command interpreters (shell) of Unix, DOS, etc.; and also in the administration consoles of some dedicated servers such as Microsoft Exchange Server. These interfaces are easy to use, however, extensive knowledge of the person using them is required. Therefore, both its learning curve and the technical knowledge prior to its use prevent it from being used by anyone.

Although these interfaces are the first used by computers, and many users could consider them outdated, they continue to be included in new devices and systems thanks to the advantages they offer by allowing complex actions to be automated by creating small, low-level programs (known as Script or Batch).

On the other hand, there are interfaces that significantly reduce the learning curve and allow inexperienced users without technical knowledge to obtain notable results, for example: the touch interface used by the iOS and Android operating systems.

Although the design of the interface is critical for the management of the device, designers at the time of its creation put special emphasis on determining the type of user, their knowledge and experience; carrying out validations of the interface by them if necessary.[19]​ This will mark important differences between the command line interface of an email manager, the floating menus for a graphic design application or the display of information through a timeline on a social network.

The future trend is seen with an important separation between interfaces for the creation of content and interfaces for the consumption of content. As can be compared with the use of barcode systems, access systems RFID Tags or Social Networks ER"), for the creation of content; and devices such as the so-called smartWatch, smartTV and tablets "Tablet (computer)").