Scatter Plots Based on Fuzzy Logic in Supporting the Design of Graphical Interfaces

Abstract

This article shows the possibilities of applying the concept of scattered plots in the process of constructing graphical interfaces. A special feature of the proposed approach is the use of linguistic variables represented by fuzzy sets and elements of fuzzy logic to stimulate the movement of virtual agents on the plane that represent interface components. The result of the wandering of the randomly distributed, related elements in the first step are layouts with scattered objects. They represent the interface structure corresponding to the requirements of an expert interface designer. This approach makes it possible to find the arrangement of GUI elements in an arbitrarily defined area that correspond to the desired design features formulated by the expert in a form close to natural language. On the basis of practical examples, the essence of the behavior of the proposed tool was shown. In particular, the process of creating objects distribution on the plane was compared depending on the parameters that govern the behavior of agents which correspond to interface components.