1 - Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is an affordance?
A
The relationship between the object’s properties and the agent’s capabilities, which determine how the object can be used
2
Q
What is a signifier?
A
A cue that clarifies an object’s use
3
Q
What is usability in HCI?
A
That a product use is easy to learn, effective, and provides an enjoyable experience
4
Q
What is meant by “HCI is bidirectional”?
A
- User provides input for the computer.
- Computer returns some output.
- This output is the user’s input.
5
Q
True or False: An object/ interface that needs a lot of signifiers to clarify its usage is well-designed.
A
False.
6
Q
What are the steps in the HCI knowledge cycle?
A
Current knowledge > user research > design & development > evaluation
7
Q
What is progressive reduction?
A
The dynamic simplification of a product as a user becomes familiar with it
