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User Interface Guide

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A user interface is any tool that humans use to control machines, communicate, experience virtual environments, access digital information and media. The design of user interfaces commonly involves a large number of considerations such as look-and-feel, functionality, usability, customer experience, latent human error, safety, branding and product differentiation. The following are common user interface design terms.
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Latent Human Error
Layout
Least Astonishment
Modeless Design
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UX
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