Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 2478/2024 de 07/03/2024
7 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 60,0 TP , Cód. 617541.
Lecturer
- Joana Leiria Cabral Ferreira (2)
- Pedro Miguel Monteiro Casaca (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
A. Understand the impact of interface design on user experience and the effectiveness of digital systems.
B. Plan and develop site maps and user flows to structure navigation within digital systems.
C. Develop wireframes and mockups as visual foundations for interface design and development.
D. Apply principles of visual hierarchy and layout organisation.
E. Select and apply typography, colour schemes and iconography appropriate to the project context.
F. Use prototyping tools and methodologies to simulate and test digital interfaces.
G. Identify and apply usability evaluation methods for digital interfaces.
H. Explore emerging trends in interface design, including artificial intelligence, mobile design and immersive experiences such as augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR).
Program
1. Fundamentals of Interface Design
- Definition and key principles of interface design (UI and UX).
- Differences between user interface design and user experience design.
- Accessibility and inclusive design.
2. Interface Research and Planning
- Requirements gathering techniques and target audience analysis.
- Development of personas and user stories.
- Creation of site maps and user flows.
3. Visual Design and Prototyping
- Creation of wireframes and mockups.
- Visual hierarchy and layout organisation.
- Selection of typography, colour schemes and iconography.
4. Interface Design Tools and Technologies
- Introduction to design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
- Interactive prototyping.
5. Usability Testing and Interaction
- Usability evaluation.
- Conducting and analysing user testing.
- Iterative design based on user feedback.
6. Trends and the Future of Interface Design
- Artificial intelligence.
- Mobile design.
- Immersive experiences (AR/VR).
Evaluation Methodology
Bibliography
- Dabbs, A. e Campbell, A. (2005). The Digital Designer's Bible. New York: Harper Paperbacks
- Frost, B. (2020). Atomic Design. Acedido em 10 de outubro de 2026 em https://atomicdesign.bradfrost.com
- Gordon, B. e Gorden, M. (2003). Design Gráfico Digital. Lisboa: Livro e Livros
- Hock, A. (2023). The What, How, and Why of Design Systems. Acedido em 10 de outubro de 2026 em https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/principles/design-systems/andrea-hock-design-systems-what-how-why/
- Rogers, Y. e Sharp, H. e Preece, J. (2023). Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, 6th Edition. Canada and United Kngdom: John Wiley & Sons
Teaching Method
Software used in class
