INTRODUCTION Flashcards
Importance of HCI in technology design?
HCI focuses on creating interactive systems that enhance the user experience and improve usability.
It prioritizes the needs of the end user by understanding human behavior, psychology, and cognitive processes.
HCI ensures that technology aligns with the needs and abilities of its users, making it accessible to diverse users, including those with disabilities.
It helps to minimize user errors and reduce cognitive load.
HCI plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity by designing systems that are easy and efficient to use.
What does User Interface (UI) refer to and what elements does it include?
UI refers to the visual elements of a product with which users interact. It includes everything users see, hear, and interact with on the screen, such as buttons, menus, icons, images, colors, typography, and layout
How does UI impact the user’s interaction with software or systems?
UI directly impacts the user’s ability to navigate, comprehend, and efficiently use the software or system.
What does UI design involve? (5)
Graphic design
Typography
Iconography
Color theory
Layout design
Focuses on the look and feel of the product’s interface
What does User Experience (UX) encompass?
UX encompasses the overall experience that users have while interacting with a product. It involves understanding users’ needs, preferences, behaviors, and emotions throughout their interaction with the product
What is the goal of UX design?
The goal of UX design is to create products that are user-centered, functional, usable, and delightful.
What activities are included in UX design? (6)
User research
User testing
Wireframing
Prototyping
Information architecture
Usability testing
Focuses on understanding users’ motivations and designing products that meet their needs effectively
What does usability refer to in the context of HCI?
Usability refers to the ease of use and effectiveness of a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in achieving its intended goals for its users. It encompasses various aspects of user experience, focusing on how easily and efficiently users can interact with the HCI to accomplish their tasks.
What are the key components we measure in usability? (3)
User-Friendly Design:
A fundamental aspect of usability.
Reduces the learning curve for users.
Enhances user satisfaction.
Contributes to the overall usability of a product or system.
Accessibility:
Plays a crucial role in usability.
Involves designing products and interfaces accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
Efficiency:
A key component of usability.
Emphasizes the ability of a system to accomplish tasks with minimum effort and maximum effectiveness.
What are some key considerations when designing an HCI? (3)
Accessibility:
Ensure that technology is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
Design interfaces and interactions that accommodate a wide range of abilities and disabilities, such as visual impairments, motor disabilities, and cognitive impairments.
Ethical Considerations:
Address ethical implications of technology design, including privacy, data security, and potential societal impact.
Consider the ethical responsibilities of designers and the impact of technology on individuals and society as a whole.
Cultural Sensitivity:
Recognize and respect diverse cultural perspectives and behaviors in technology design.
Understand the cultural backgrounds of users and adapt interfaces to be inclusive and respectful of different cultural norms and values.
