MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION

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SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS TECHNOLOGY
USER INTERFACE DESIGN MODULE
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Question 1: Introduction to User Interface Design I

 What is User Interface (UI) design, and why is it essential in the
development of digital products?
 What are the key principles of UI design?
 What are the different types of UI design?
 What are the different UI design tools and technologies?
 What is the UI design process?
 Explain the difference between User Experience (UX) design and User
Interface (UI) design.
 How do UI designers work with UX designers?
 What are some common UI design mistakes to avoid?
  What are the key principles of good UI design, and how do they contribute to
a better user experience?
 What is the future of UI design?

Question 2: User Centered Design

 Describe the principles of user-centered design (UCD) and its role in HCI.
 What are personas, and how can they inform the design process? Provide an
example.
 Discuss the steps involved in the iterative design process, including ideation,
prototyping, and evaluation.
 How can user-centered design be used to improve the usability of a product or
service?
 How does the concept of affordance relate to HCI and UX design?
 What are some common user-centered design methods?

Question 3: Task Analysis

 What is Task Analysis, and why is it an essential part of the user-centered
design process?
 What are the different types of task analysis?
 Describe the main differences between Hierarchical Task Analysis (HTA) and
Cognitive Task Analysis (CTA). When would you choose one over the other?
 How can task analysis be used to improve the usability of a product or
service?
 Explain the concept of a "task model" in HCI. How is it used to represent user
tasks?
 What are some common task analysis methods?
 What are some of the challenges of conducting task analysis?
 Give an example of a real-world task and conduct a basic task analysis for it?
What steps would you follow?

Question 4: Interaction Design

 What is Interaction Design, and why is it a critical component of user-
centered design processes?
 What are the key principles of interaction design?
 Explain the difference between Interaction Design and User Interface (UI)
Design. How do these collaborate in the development of digital products?
 What are the interaction design methods and techniques?
  How would you design a user interface for a new mobile app that allows users
to track their fitness goals?
 Give examples of different types of user interfaces (e.g., graphical user
interfaces, voice user interfaces, gesture-based interfaces)? How does
Interaction Design differ for each type?
 What is the significance of feedback and feedforward in interactive systems?
How can designers ensure that users receive clear and meaningful feedback?
 Discuss the role of wireframing and prototyping in Interaction Design. How
do these techniques help in early design exploration and user testing?

Question 5: Usability and Evaluation

 Explain the concept of usability and its components (effectiveness, efficiency,
satisfaction).
 What are the key principles of usability?
 How can usability be measured?
 What are the different types of usability testing?
 What is heuristic evaluation, and how can it be used to assess usability in
HCI design?
 Discuss the differences between formative and summative usability testing.
Provide examples of each.
 How can usability metrics, such as task completion time and error rates, be
used to evaluate an interface's effectiveness?
 What are the challenges of conducting usability testing?

Question 6: Usability and Evaluation

 Compare and contrast usability testing and cognitive walkthrough as
evaluation methods. When might one be preferred over the other?
 How can analytics data be used to evaluate user behavior on a website or
app? Provide an example.
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of remote usability testing
compared to in-person testing?
 Explain the concept of a "thinking-aloud" protocol in usability testing. How
does it benefit the evaluation process?
 What role does A/B testing play in evaluating and improving the user
experience of a website or software application?

Question 7: Cognition I
  What is cognition and why it’s important for interaction design?
 What is attention and what are its effects on our ability to multitask?
 Explain how memory can be enhanced through technology aids?

 What are mental models?

 Discuss differences between classic internal cognition frameworks (e.g. mental

models) and more recent external cognitive approaches (e.g. distribution cognition)
that have been applied to human computer interaction (HCI)

 Explain how a mental model works giving an example

Question 8: Cognition II
 How do memory and retrieval processes work in cognition? Describe the differences
between short-term and long-term memory.

 What is the cognitive load theory, and how can it be applied to design user-friendly
interfaces or learning materials?

 Explain the concept of information processing in cognition. What are the stages of
information processing, and how do they relate to problem-solving?

 Discuss the importance of schema in cognitive psychology. How do schemas

influence our understanding of new information and experiences?

 What is cognitive dissonance, and how does it relate to decision-making and

behavior change?

 Describe the role of heuristics and biases in human cognition. Provide examples of
common cognitive biases.

Question 9: Social Interaction I

 What is social interaction?

 Discuss social mechanisms that are used by people when communicating and
collaborating

 Explain how social media has changed the ways in which we keep in touch, make
contact and manage our social and working lives

 What is telepresence?

 Describe shareable technologies and how they can facilitate collaboration and group
participation

Question 10: Social Interaction II

 What are the key principles for designing user interfaces that foster positive social
interaction? Provide examples of platforms or apps that excel in this regard.
  Explain the concept of social presence in user interface design. How can designers
enhance social presence in virtual environments or online communities?

 Discuss the challenges of balancing user privacy and social interaction in the design
of social networking sites. How can these challenges be addressed effectively?

 How does the design of emojis, stickers, or other non-verbal communication tools
impact social interaction in messaging apps and social media platforms?

 Examine the role of feedback mechanisms in enhancing or hindering social

interaction within digital interfaces. Provide examples of effective feedback design in
social apps.

Question 11: Emotional Interactions and Types of Interfaces I

 Explain the importance of emotional design in user interfaces. How can designers
evoke specific emotions in users through interface elements and interactions?
Provide examples.

 Discuss the role of color psychology in UI design. How can color choices influence
users' emotional responses to an interface?

 Describe the concept of microinteractions in UI design. How do these subtle design

elements contribute to users' emotional experiences while interacting with an
application or website?

 Examine the ethical considerations of designing for emotional engagement. Are

there potential risks in deliberately influencing users' emotions through UI design?

 Share examples of user interfaces that effectively leverage storytelling to create

emotional connections with users. How can storytelling be integrated into interface
design strategies?

 How does color theory impact UI design? Provide examples of how color
choices can affect user perception.

Question 12: Emotional Interactions and Types of Interfaces II

 Explain the various types of interfaces

 Compare and contrast the characteristics and use cases of graphical user interfaces
(GUIs) and voice user interfaces (VUIs). What are the advantages and limitations of
each type?

 Discuss the principles of designing for augmented reality (AR) interfaces. How can
AR enhance user experiences in various domains, such as education or healthcare?
  Explain the concept of conversational interfaces, such as chatbots and virtual
assistants. How do these interfaces change the way users interact with digital
systems, and what design considerations are important?

 Explore the challenges and opportunities of designing interfaces for wearable

devices. What unique design considerations come into play for wearables like
smartwatches or augmented reality glasses?

 Describe the role of accessibility in interface design. How can designers create
interfaces that are inclusive and accessible to users with diverse abilities and needs?

Question 13: Emotional Interactions and Types of Interfaces III

 Explain how our emotions relate to behavior and user experience

 Discuss examples of interfaces that are both pleasurable and usable

 What are expressive and annoying interfaces? And what effects do they have on
people?

 What is automatic emotion recognition and emotional technologies?

 Describe how technologies can be designed to change people’ attitudes and behavior

 Explain how anthropomorphism has been applied in interaction design

 Differences between graphical (GUIs) and natural user interfaces (NUIs)

Question 14: Process of Interaction Design I

 What is interaction design, and why is it important in the development of digital

products or systems?

 Explain how user research contributes to the success of an interaction design

project?

 Describe the differences between user personas and user scenarios, and why are
they important in the design process?

 Discuss the role played by information architecture in creating a user-friendly

interface, and how do you approach it in your projects?

 Explain the various stages of prototyping in interaction design. What are the
advantages of creating interactive prototypes?

Question 15: Process of Interaction Design II

  Why is usability testing crucial, and how do you conduct effective usability tests to
gather user feedback?

 What are the key principles of visual design in interaction design, and how do they
contribute to the overall user experience?

 Explain the concept of accessibility in interaction design. How do you ensure that
your designs are accessible to users with disabilities?

 What are micro interactions, and how do they enhance the user experience in digital
products? Can you provide examples?

 How do you ensure consistency in user interface design across different platforms
(e.g., web, mobile, desktop)?

Question 16: Process of Interaction Design III

 What are some common challenges or constraints that designers may face during
the implementation phase of a design project, and how do you address them?

 The iterative nature of the interaction design process and how it helps in refining
the final product?

 How do you approach user testing and evaluation after the product has been
launched? What metrics and tools do you use to assess the product's performance?

 Explain the importance of documentation and guidelines in interaction design. How

do they facilitate collaboration and future updates?

 What emerging trends or technologies do you see impacting the field of interaction
design, and how might they change the design process in the future?

Question 17: Process of Interaction Design III

 How you would ensure that the voice of the user is incorporated throughout the
design process, from research to post-launch evaluation?

 In what ways does user feedback and data influence the evolution of a product's
design post-launch, and how do you prioritize feature enhancements or changes?

 What are some best practices for facilitating effective communication and
collaboration between designers, developers, and stakeholders in an interaction
design project?

 Discuss the ethical considerations that may arise in interaction design, and how do
you address them in your work?

Question 18: Design

  Discuss the key principles of visual design in UI design, and how do they
contribute to a positive user experience?
 Explain the concept of "affordances" in UI design and provide examples of
how they are used in interface elements.
 Explain how to ensure that the UI design aligns with the brand identity and
message of a product or organization?
 Describe the process of creating a style guide or design system for
maintaining consistency in UI elements and components?
 Discuss the best practices for designing mobile-first or responsive user
interfaces to ensure usability across different devices and screen sizes?
 Explain how to approach designing for accessibility and inclusivity in UI
design? What are some common accessibility considerations?
 Discuss the role played by user feedback in the design phase, and how do you
gather and incorporate it into your designs?
 Describe the importance of usability testing during the design phase. How do
you conduct effective usability tests, and what do you look for in user
feedback?

Question 19: Prototyping

 Discuss the purpose of creating prototypes in UI design, and what are the
different levels of fidelity in prototypes? When is each level appropriate?
 Describe the differences between low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes and
when to use each type during the design process?
 What are the the benefits of interactive prototypes and how they can aid in
user testing and design validation.
 Discuss tools and software commonly used for prototyping in UI design, and
why?
 Explain how to approach user testing with prototypes, and what kind of
feedback are you looking to gather from users during this phase?
 What is user flow design, and how does it contribute to the overall user
experience? Can you provide an example of designing a user flow for a
specific task in an app or website?

Question 20: Construction

 Describe the transition from design to construction in UI development. How

do you ensure that the design is faithfully implemented by developers?
 Discuss the considerations UI designers should keep in mind when working
with developers to ensure that the final product matches the design vision?
 Explain how to address technical constraints and limitations during the
construction phase, and what are some common challenges that may arise?
 Describe the importance of version control and collaboration tools when
working on UI design and construction in a team environment.
  Explain how to ensure that the final UI design is responsive and works well
on various browsers and devices?
 Give an example of a project where effective collaboration between designers
and developers was crucial to achieving the desired UI outcome?

Question 21: Evaluation

 What is UID evaluation?

 Discuss the relevance of evaluation of user interfaces in UID
 Describe stages in user interface design process at which evaluation should
be conducted
 Discuss the key differences between formative and summative evaluation
methods in UID?
 Explain how usability testing can be used to evaluate the user-friendliness of
a digital product or interface?
 What is heuristic evaluations, and how can they help identify usability issues
in UI design?
 Discuss the role played by user feedback in the evaluation of user interfaces,
and methods that can be used to gather user feedback effectively?
 Explain how A/B testing can be used to compare different design variations
and make data-driven decisions in UI design?

Question 22: Information Architecture I

 What is information architecture, and why is it important in the design of

websites and applications?
 What are the key components of information architecture?
 What are some common information architecture methods and techniques?
 Explain the key principles of information architecture, such as organization,
labeling, navigation, and search.
 How does clear information architecture contribute to a better user
experience (UX)?
 Describe the process of card sorting in information architecture. How can it
help in organizing content?

Question 23: Information Architecture II

 What are the advantages of using a hierarchical structure in organizing
information on a website?
 How can you determine the appropriate level of granularity when
categorizing content for a website's navigation?
  What is the difference between a global navigation menu and local navigation
menus on a website?
 How can breadcrumb navigation enhance the user's understanding of their
location within a website?
 Explain the concept of a controlled vocabulary and how it is used in creating
taxonomies.
 What role does search functionality play in information architecture, and how
can it be optimized for better findability?

Question 24: Information Architecture III

 Describe the concept of faceted search. How can it improve the search
experience for users?
 What are metadata and how are they used to enhance content findability?
 How can user research, such as user interviews and usability testing, inform
the development of information architecture?
 What considerations should be made for mobile devices when designing
information architecture?
 Give an example of a website or app that has effectively implemented
information architecture to improve user navigation and findability.
 How are emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and chatbots
influencing information architecture practices?
 What are some challenges and opportunities in designing information
architecture for voice-based user interfaces (e.g., smart speakers)?

Question 25: Interface (UI) Design

 Describe the concept of typography in UI design. What considerations should
be made when selecting fonts for a user interface?
 What role do visual hierarchies play in UI design, and how can designers use
them to guide user attention?
 Explain the importance of usability and accessibility in UI design. How can
designers create interfaces that are both usable and inclusive?
 Describe the process of creating wireframes and prototypes. How do these
tools help in UI design?
 What are microinteractions, and why are they important in UI design?
Provide examples of microinteractions in digital products.
 What is responsive design, and why is it crucial in today's multi-device
landscape?
  Discuss some current trends in UI design, such as dark mode, neumorphism,
or minimalist design. What are the benefits and considerations of these
trends?
 How are emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual
reality (VR) influencing UI design practices?
 What are some challenges and opportunities in designing user interfaces for
voice-based interactions, such as voice assistants?

Question 26: Mobile and Multi-Platform Design I

 What are the key considerations when designing a mobile user interface (UI)
for smartphones and tablets?
 Explain the concept of "mobile-first design" and why it's important in today's
digital landscape.
 How does the limited screen real estate of mobile devices impact UI design
decisions? Provide examples of design adaptations for smaller screens.
 What is responsive web design, and how does it differ from adaptive design?
How can responsive design benefit users across various devices?
 Describe the role of media queries in responsive design. How do they enable
the adaptation of content and layouts for different screen sizes?
 What are some common challenges in achieving a seamless responsive
design, and how can they be addressed?

Question 27: Mobile and Multi-Platform Design II

 Explain the concept of cross-platform design. Why is it essential for ensuring
a consistent user experience across different devices and platforms?
 What are the primary considerations when designing UIs that will be used on
multiple platforms, such as web, mobile apps, and desktop applications?
 How can design systems and component libraries contribute to effective
cross-platform design and development?
 Discuss common mobile interaction patterns, such as gestures, swipes, and
taps. How do these patterns enhance usability and user engagement?
 What is "thumb-friendly" design, and why is it relevant in mobile UI design?
Provide examples of design strategies for improving accessibility in mobile
interfaces.
 How can designers optimize mobile UIs for performance, including faster load
times and reduced data usage?

Question 28: Mobile and Multi-Platform Design III

  What role does image and video optimization play in ensuring a smooth
mobile user experience?
 Why is accessibility crucial in mobile and multi-platform design? Describe
some best practices for designing accessible mobile UIs.
 How can designers ensure that their mobile applications are inclusive and
usable by individuals with disabilities?
 Discuss current trends in mobile UI design, such as mobile dark mode,
gesture-based navigation, or skeuomorphic design. What are the advantages
and challenges of these trends?
 How do emerging technologies, like augmented reality (AR) and wearable
devices, impact mobile design practices?
 Explain the importance of usability testing in mobile design. What methods
can be used to gather feedback from mobile users?
 How can designers use user feedback and analytics data to iteratively
improve mobile and multi-platform UIs?

Question 29: Interaction Techniques I

 What are interaction techniques in the context of user interfaces? How do
they impact the overall user experience?
 Explain the concept of affordances in interaction design. How can designers
leverage affordances to make interfaces more intuitive?
 Describe the difference between direct and indirect manipulation interaction
techniques. Provide examples of each.
 What is the importance of feedback in interaction design? How can designers
provide effective feedback to users during their interactions?
 Explain the concept of "learnability" in interaction techniques. Why is it
essential, and what design strategies can enhance learnability?
 Discuss the significance of gestures in touch-based interfaces. What are some
standard gestures used in mobile applications, and how do they enhance user
interactions?
 How can designers account for variations in gestures (e.g., pinch-to-zoom)
across different devices and operating systems?

Question 30: Interaction Techniques II

 Describe the principles of voice user interfaces (VUIs) and speech recognition.
What are the advantages and limitations of this interaction technique?
 How can designers create effective voice commands and responses to ensure a
positive user experience with VUIs?
  Explain the role of the mouse cursor in pointer-based interactions. What are
some design considerations for optimizing mouse-driven interfaces?
 How does the concept of "clickability" influence the design of buttons and
links for mouse interaction?
 Discuss the importance of keyboard accessibility in web and software
applications. What techniques can designers use to ensure keyboard-friendly
interfaces?
 How can keyboard shortcuts enhance user efficiency and accessibility?
Provide examples of commonly used keyboard shortcuts.

Question 31: Interaction Techniques III

 What is multi-touch interaction, and how does it differ from single-touch
interaction? Provide examples of applications that utilize multi-touch
capabilities.
 How can designers incorporate multi-modal interaction, combining touch,
voice, and gesture, to create more versatile and inclusive user interfaces?
 Describe interaction techniques used in augmented reality (AR) and virtual
reality (VR) experiences. What unique challenges do these environments pose
for designers?
 How can designers ensure a seamless transition between the physical and
virtual worlds in mixed reality interactions?
 Explain the role of user research in informing interaction techniques. How
can usability testing and feedback drive iterative improvements in interface
interactions?
 Provide examples of real-world applications or products where innovative
interaction techniques have significantly enhanced user experiences.

Question 32: Accessibility and Inclusivity I

 What is web accessibility, and why is it important in user interface design?
How does it benefit users with disabilities?
 Explain the concept of assistive technologies. Provide examples of common
assistive devices used by individuals with disabilities.
 What are some key legal requirements and regulations related to web and
digital accessibility? How do these regulations vary by region?
 How can businesses and organizations ensure compliance with accessibility
standards such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)?
  Describe the "perceivable" principle of web accessibility as defined by WCAG.
What are some design strategies to make content more perceivable to all
users?
 How can designers address the "operable" aspect of accessibility in web
interfaces? Provide examples of features that improve operability.

Question 33: Accessibility and Inclusivity II

 Explain the importance of "understandable" content in accessibility. How can
designers simplify complex information to enhance understanding for diverse
users?
 What does it mean for a user interface to be "robust" in the context of
accessibility? How can designers ensure robustness across different devices
and technologies?
 Discuss the concept of inclusive design. How does it go beyond accessibility to
create products and services that are usable by the widest possible audience?
 How can personas and user testing involving people with disabilities help
inform the design and testing of accessible user interfaces?
 Identify common accessibility barriers that users with visual impairments,
hearing impairments, and motor disabilities may encounter when using
digital products.
 Describe the challenges associated with cognitive and neurodiverse
disabilities in user interface design. What design strategies can mitigate
these challenges?

Question 34: Accessibility and Inclusivity III

 How can designers ensure that images and multimedia content are accessible
to users who are blind or have low vision?
 What are closed captions, and why are they important for video content? How
can designers implement effective closed captioning?
 Explain the role of usability testing in assessing the accessibility of user
interfaces. What specific usability methods are relevant to accessibility
testing?
 How can user feedback and real-world testing with individuals with
disabilities lead to iterative improvements in interface accessibility?
 Name and describe some tools or software used to assess the accessibility of
websites and digital content. How do these tools assist designers in
identifying and addressing accessibility issues?
  What emerging technologies and trends (e.g., voice assistants, AI) are
impacting the field of accessibility? How can designers prepare for these
changes?
 How do you see the role of accessibility evolving in the design of emerging
technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)?

Question 35: Emerging Technologies in UID I

 What are some emerging technologies that are poised to revolutionize UI

design in the near future? Explain how each technology can impact the way
users interact with digital interfaces.
 Discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in UI
design. How can AI-driven systems enhance personalization and user
experiences in applications and websites?
 Examine the potential of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in
UI design. What are some creative applications of VR and AR interfaces, and
what challenges do designers face in these domains?
 How is the Internet of Things (IoT) influencing UI design? Provide examples
of how IoT devices and interfaces can create seamless and intuitive user
experiences.
 Explore the concept of gesture-based interfaces and their relevance in a
touchless world. What are the design considerations for creating effective
gesture-based UIs?

Question 36: Emerging Technologies in UID II

 Discuss the implications of voice user interfaces (VUIs) and conversational

UIs in the context of emerging technologies. How are VUIs reshaping
interactions with digital systems?
 Explain the concept of biometric authentication and its integration into UI
design. What are the security and privacy considerations associated with
biometric interfaces?
 What role does blockchain technology play in UI design, particularly in
applications related to finance, healthcare, or supply chain management?
 Describe the potential of 5G technology in shaping UI design. How can faster
and more reliable connectivity impact the development of mobile and web
interfaces?
 Discuss the ethical considerations surrounding emerging technologies in UI
design. How can designers ensure that these technologies are used
responsibly and in ways that benefit users?

Question 37: Ethical and Social Issues in UID I

  What are the key ethical considerations that UI designers should be aware of
when creating digital interfaces, and how do these considerations differ from
other design disciplines?
 Discuss the concept of accessibility in UI design. What ethical responsibilities
do designers have in ensuring that digital interfaces are accessible to
individuals with disabilities?
 Examine the impact of biased algorithms and discriminatory design on
marginalized communities. How can designers address bias and promote
fairness in user interfaces?
 Explain the concept of dark patterns in UI design. What are some common
examples of dark patterns, and how can designers avoid using them
unethically?
 Discuss the role of user consent and data privacy in UI design. How can
designers ensure that users have control over their data and understand how
it is being used?

Question 38: Ethical and Social Issues in UID II

 Explore the ethical implications of persuasive design techniques. When does

persuasion cross the line into manipulation, and how can designers strike a
balance between influence and ethics?
 Examine the social impact of addictive UI elements, such as infinite scrolling
and push notifications. How can designers create interfaces that prioritize
user well-being over engagement metrics?
 Discuss the responsibility of designers in combating online harassment and
cyberbullying through UI design. What design strategies can be employed to
create safer online environments?
 Explain the concept of cultural sensitivity in UI design. How can designers
create interfaces that are inclusive of diverse cultural backgrounds and avoid
unintentional cultural insensitivity?
 Explore the role of sustainability in UI design. What ethical considerations
should designers take into account when creating digital interfaces with
minimal environmental impact?

Question 39: UID Profession and Practice

 How can one get started in the field of User Interface Design, and what can
be the motivation for him or her to pursue this career path?
 What are your key responsibilities and tasks of User Interface Designer?
 In the context of user interface design, how can one stay updated with the
latest design trends and best practices?
 In your opinion, what are the key qualities or skills that a successful UI
Designer should possess, and how do you continue to develop these skills?
 Briefly share some advice for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in User
Interface Design?
 What are the different types of UID jobs available?
 What are the career prospects for UID professionals?
 What are the challenges and rewards of working as a UID professional?