1. Folders, Icons, Shortcuts and Apps
Navigating a Digital Interface

2. Introduction What do I mean by “Interface”? A brief history…
Punchcards (1800’s!)
Command Line (1970’s)
GUI (1980’s)
Touchscreen (2000’s)

3. File Systems
Discs
Folders
Files
Reading the file path…

4. Graphical Interfaces Variety of components, including
Desktop/Homescreen
Windows
Pointers
Menus
Dropdown
Pop-up
Toolbars
Buttons
Icons

5. Apps & Applications There’s an app for that… What are they?
What’s the difference?
App stores

6. Interaction Methods
Mouse
Clicks
Taps
Swipes & Gestures
Selection
Keys

7. Customising Settings Graphical Start menu (Windows)
Icons and groups (Tablets & Phones)

8. Practical Find Change: Set them back! Wifi settings MAC Address
The Directory where your pictures are on your device.
Change:
Wallpaper
Time to Lock screen
Set them back!

9. Links
Paolo Alto Reasearch Centre (
Punch cards. (
Android File Manager (