Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Usability and User Interface Design

External reference: https://openalex.org/T10470

  1. The Elephant in the Syntax: A Comparative Study of Semantics‑First, Block‑Based, and Textual Programming
    Study comparing semantics-first, block-based, and textual programming for secondary students finds that making program state visible during coding yields significantly better task performance.
  2. P2P: From Prompt to Prototype - Functional UI Design with LLMs and MCP
    Tutorial addressing the implementation gap in HCI research through LLM and MCP-enabled functional UI design, bridging conceptual design and deployable interfaces while maintaining accessibility.
  3. Beyond the Conversational Paradigm: Models, Design Principles, and Tools for Advancing the Spectrum of Human-LLM Interaction
    Explore how LLM interfaces extend beyond conversations to integrate graphical elements. Research reveals user preferences vary by task, expertise, and context, enabling adaptive hybrid interface.