Title:    Metaphor - A Pattern Language for User Centered Software Design
Authors:  Todd Coram and Jim Lee

Contact:  Todd Coram (todd@btg.com)  703-761-6504
          or Jim Lee (jlee@btg.com) 703-761-5086

          BTG, Inc.	  
          1945 Old Gallows Road
          Vienna, VA 22182

Abstract: 

What you have here is the beginnings of a pattern language that can be
used to generate software designs which are ''user centered''.  User
Centered Software Designs place the user first and foremost.  We will
be concentrating our patterns at the point where a user interacts with
the application...

By using the patterns herein, you should be able to develop languages
which help you build user interfaces and structure your software to be
driven by user interactions.  You won't find information here on how
to use icons, pop-up menus, dialog boxes and other interface objects,
but we may show you ''when to use them''.  Our primary focus is on the
higher level patterns that can be found in all good user interfaces,
but we will take you down to a low enough level to give you practical
patterns you can use to select your tools.