Posted on July 31, 2020
Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience DesignQuestion How people interact with computers and other technological devices is likely to be drastically changed by natural interaction considerations, and applications or devices that incorporate natural interaction. In 2017, a popular phrase users directed to voice-activated personal assistant Alexa was “help me relax.” This is the kind of request that a person may ask […]
Posted on July 28, 2020
Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience DesignQuestion 1 Consider the concept of an icon, which you may be familiar with from various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. In a paragraph of no more than 300 words, explain the concept of an icon, focusing on the purpose, structure, and behavior of the concept, and how it is integral to […]
Posted on July 23, 2020
Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience DesignInstructions In the Notes component for this unit, you learned about the specific design heuristics that can help ensure an effective and intuitive user interface. Consider an example in which Apple, in an attempt to economize on-screen space, designed the Macintosh Finder scrollbar to disappear when not in use. This is a case of choosing […]
Posted on July 22, 2020
Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience DesignInstructions In this unit, you learned about the criteria that underpin interaction design, namely: ease of use, pleasantness, safety, security, and accessibility. To further engage with these ideas, watch Professor Daniel Jackson present subway turnstiles as an example where these five criteria can be applied. After watching the video, think about the user interaction in […]