Human-Computer Interaction

1. User Interface (UI) Design
   1. Principles of UI Design
      1. Consistency
         1. Visual consistency across different screens
         2. Consistency in terms of language and terminology
         3. Maintaining pattern consistency across similar interactions
      2. Feedback
         1. Immediate response to user actions
         2. Visual or auditory cues indicating system responses
         3. Confirmation messages for user actions
      3. Affordance
         1. Use of visual cues to imply function
         2. Metaphors to communicate action possibilities
      4. Accessibility
         1. Designing for individuals with disabilities
         2. Ensuring high contrast for readability
         3. Utilizing alternative text for images and media
         4. Focus navigation and keyboard shortcuts for improved accessibility
   2. UI Components and Patterns
      1. Buttons and Calls-to-Action (CTAs)
         1. Size and color considerations
         2. Placement for optimal user engagement
      2. Navigation menus
         1. Hierarchical navigation structures
         2. Hamburger menus for mobile devices
      3. Icons and imagery
         1. Use of universally recognized icons
         2. Effective use of visual hierarchy
      4. Forms and data input
         1. Error messages and validation prompts
         2. Use of labels and placeholders
   3. Responsive Design
      1. Fluid grid layouts
         1. Adapting layout to various screen sizes
      2. Flexible images and media
         1. Ensuring media maintains aspect ratio
         2. Scaling images for different devices
      3. Media queries
         1. Techniques for applying specific CSS styles based on screen dimensions
   4. Interaction Design
      1. Microinteractions
         1. Designing specific, small-scale interactions
         2. Animation effects to guide user actions
      2. Usability heuristics
         1. Rules of thumb for effective interaction design
      3. Behavioral patterns
         1. Common user interaction paths
   5. Visual Design
      1. Color theory and application
         1. Understanding color psychology
         2. Ensuring a cohesive color palette
      2. Typography
         1. Selection of fonts for readability and brand alignment
         2. Establishing hierarchy with typographic styles
      3. Layout and composition
         1. Use of grids and guides for structured design
         2. Balancing whitespace and content
   6. Information Architecture
      1. Site maps and structure
         1. Mapping user flows and navigation paths
      2. Card sorting techniques
         1. Organizing content in a user-centric manner
      3. Content strategy and prioritization
         1. Aligning content placement with user needs and business goals
      4. Labeling systems
         1. Consistent and user-friendly labeling of content categories and sections