Metaphors and user interfaces in the 21st Century

ABSTRACT

"Fast Forward" is a new column that the editors of interactions have kindly permitted me to write. It presents an opportunity for me to think about where our profession of user-interface design has been over the past three-and-a-half decades in which I have worked and about its future. I hope you will enjoy and benefit from joining me in this discussion. Your feedback is welcome.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors