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In the [[industrial design]] field of [[human–computer interaction]], a '''user interface''' ('''UI''') is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur. The goal of this interaction is to allow effective operation and control of the machine from the human end, while the machine simultaneously feeds back information that aids the operators' [[decision-making]] process. Examples of this broad concept of user interfaces include the interactive aspects of computer [[operating system]]s, hand [[tools]], [[heavy machinery]] operator controls, and [[Unit operation|process]] controls. The design considerations applicable when creating user interfaces are related to, or involve such disciplines as, [[ergonomics]] and [[psychology]]. | In the [[industrial design]] field of [[human–computer interaction]], a '''user interface''' ('''UI''') is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur. The goal of this interaction is to allow effective operation and control of the machine from the human end, while the machine simultaneously feeds back information that aids the operators' [[decision-making]] process. Examples of this broad concept of user interfaces include the interactive aspects of computer [[operating system]]s, hand [[tools]], [[heavy machinery]] operator controls, and [[Unit operation|process]] controls. The design considerations applicable when creating user interfaces are related to, or involve such disciplines as, [[ergonomics]] and [[psychology]]. | ||
Generally, the goal of [[user interface design]] is to produce a user interface that makes it easy, efficient, and enjoyable (user-friendly) to operate a machine in the way which produces the desired result (i.e. maximum [[usability]]). This generally means that the operator needs to provide minimal input to achieve the desired output, and also that the machine minimizes undesired outputs to the user. | Generally, the goal of [[user interface design]] is to produce a user interface that makes it easy, efficient, and enjoyable (user-friendly) to operate a machine in the way which [[produces]] the desired result (i.e. maximum [[usability]]). This generally means that the operator needs to provide minimal input to achieve the desired output, and also that the machine minimizes undesired outputs to the user. | ||
User interfaces are composed of one or more layers, including a '''human-machine interface''' ('''HMI''') that interfaces machines with physical [[Input device|input hardware]] such as keyboards, mice, or game pads, and output hardware such as [[computer monitor]]s, speakers, and [[Printer (computing)|printer]]s. A device that implements an HMI is called a [[human interface device]] (HID). Other terms for human–machine interfaces are '''man–machine interface''' ('''MMI''') and, when the machine in question is a computer, '''human–computer interface'''. Additional UI layers may interact with one or more human senses, including: tactile UI ([[Somatosensory system|touch]]), visual UI ([[Visual perception|sight]]), auditory UI ([[Hearing|sound]]), olfactory UI ([[Olfaction|smell]]), equilibria UI ([[Sense of balance|balance]]), and gustatory UI ([[taste]]). | User interfaces are composed of one or more layers, including a '''human-machine interface''' ('''HMI''') that interfaces machines with physical [[Input device|input hardware]] such as keyboards, mice, or game pads, and output hardware such as [[computer monitor]]s, speakers, and [[Printer (computing)|printer]]s. A device that implements an HMI is called a [[human interface device]] (HID). Other terms for human–machine interfaces are '''man–machine interface''' ('''MMI''') and, when the machine in question is a computer, '''human–computer interface'''. Additional UI layers may interact with one or more human senses, including: tactile UI ([[Somatosensory system|touch]]), visual UI ([[Visual perception|sight]]), auditory UI ([[Hearing|sound]]), olfactory UI ([[Olfaction|smell]]), equilibria UI ([[Sense of balance|balance]]), and gustatory UI ([[taste]]). | ||