This book is a practical guide for individuals responsible for creating products that are safe, effective, usable, and satisfying in the hands of the intended users. The contents are intended to reduce the number of use errors involving medical devices that have led to injuries and deaths.

Michael Wiklund, Erin Davis, Alexandria Trombley, and Jacqueline Edwards work together as part of UL's Human Factors Research & Design practice.

1. What is a user interface? 2. User interface requirements' role in the design process. 3. Why we need user interface requirements. 4. Common pitfalls when writing user interface requirements. 5. Writing top-quality user interface requirements. 6. Example user interface requirements. 7. Conducting research to inform user interface requirements. 8. Identify risks to be mitigated through design. 9. Designing to meet user interface requirements. 10. Conducting verification activities. 11. Conducting validation activities. 12. Sources of user interface design guidance. 13. Our user interface design tips. 14. Expended example for a glucose meter