Tutorial: 6. Java-Based User Interface Design and Development

Manfred Tscheligi, Center for Usability Research and Engineering; Verena Giller, Center for Usability Research and Engineering

Benefits
You will learn about the benefits of Java from a user interface designers' viewpoint.

Origins
This is a new tutorial for CHI 98.

Features

• learn about existing user interfaces already implemented in Java
• learn basic concepts of implementing user interface functionality
• discover available user interface elements in common Java class libraries
• become familiar with the usage of the Java User Interface Possibility Guide
• learn about user interface components realized using Java beans
• use Java for the realization of a metaphor oriented information environment
• discuss future developments of Java and their implications

Audience
User interface designers, user interface programmers and researchers. Attendees should have basic knowledge of the Web, some experience with common user interface software concepts and user interface guidelines. Java programming knowledge is not necessary.

Presentation
Interactive presentations and examples

Instructors
Manfred Tscheligi is Professor of Applied Computer Science at the University of Vienna and Director of the Center for Usability Research and Engineering (CURE). Verena Giller is Research Associate at the University of Vienna and Vice Director of the Center for Usability Research and Engineering (CURE). CURE is working on research and industrial projects in various domains. CURE is a member of the European Usability Centre (EUSC) Network, and runs the Austrian Java Competence Center (JCCA) in cooperation with SUN Microsystems. Several Java oriented industrial projects are managed by these instructors.

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