To reach an agreement on a user interface prior to full-scale development, a prototype is your best choice for a low-risk, high-payoff approach. The simplest of prototypes would be a series of screen displays. These so-called "storyboards" give the users the impression of a real system. Not only do they help nail down requirements, they also win the hearts of the customers and users.
Reference:
Andriole, S., "Storyboard Prototyping for Requirements Verification," Large Scale Systems, 1987.
