Common themes and patterns in good user interfaces include:
Drop-down menusMain viewing windowsConsistent color schemesEasily accessible buttonsReadily available help filesIntuitive control schemesHelpful and verbose error messagesThere are other themes that can be found in all good user interfaces, but these are the most common. User interfaces, above all, should be easy to use and intuitive for novices and experts alike, and should allow them to focus on using the program, not figuring out how to use the program.

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