Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Design of Digital Interfaces for Complex Systems

Authors

  • Eduardo Ferro dos Santos University of Sao Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1212-6714
  • José Guilherme Santa Rosa Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.
  • Cláudia Ferreira Mazzoni ARBEIT - ergonomia estratégica; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29147/datjournal.v10i2.1019

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Complex Systems, Interface Design, Human Factors

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has driven significant transformations in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly in the design of digital interfaces for complex systems. This article investigates how AI has been applied to make interfaces more adaptive, intelligent, and responsive to dynamic and unpredictable usage contexts. An integrative literature review was adopted as the methodological approach, focusing on studies that describe practical applications, advantages, and limitations of AI in interaction design. The findings highlight a growing range of solutions based on recommended systems, conversational agents, assisted design tools, and adaptive interfaces. It is concluded that, while promising, the integration of AI into interface design requires interdisciplinary and ethical approaches that align computational capabilities with the core principles of HCI.

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Author Biographies

Eduardo Ferro dos Santos, University of Sao Paulo

É Professor Associado (Livre Docente) no Departamento de Ciências Básicas e Ambientais da Universidade de São Paulo. Professor do Programa de Pós Graduação em Ergonomia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

José Guilherme Santa Rosa, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

É professor Associado na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, lotado no Departamento de Design, e professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ergonomia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

Cláudia Ferreira Mazzoni, ARBEIT - ergonomia estratégica; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.

É diretora técnica da ARBEIT - ergonomia estratégica. Professora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ergonomia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Possui MBA em Gestão de Empresas de Saúde pela FGV, mestrado em Ergonomia pela University of Southern California e doutorado em Biomecânica Ocupacional pela Queen’s University.

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Published

2025-08-25

How to Cite

Santos, E. F. dos, Rosa, J. G. S., & Mazzoni, C. F. (2025). Perspectives on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Design of Digital Interfaces for Complex Systems. DAT Journal, 10(2), 280–296. https://doi.org/10.29147/datjournal.v10i2.1019