SESSION 01: Historical evolution of HCI

Question 1

What is HCI?

Answer 1

Human Computer Interaction

The study of how people interact with computers and other digital devices.

HCI Combines knowledge from..
computer science,
psychology,
design,
and other fields to understand how to make technology that meets human needs.

Question 2

Examples for HCI?

Answer 2

1) Create websites that are user friendly.
2) Design apps that people can navigate easily.
3) Ensure that digital devices are accessible to everyone.

Question 3

What is the goal of HCI?

Answer 3

Improve the way humans and computers work together.

Question 4

Use HCI in Smartphone?

Answer 4

1. Intuitive design
2. Responsive touchscreen
3. Organized app
4. Compatibility with assistive technology

Question 5

What is interaction design?

Answer 5

Process of creating..
interactive products and systems..
that create meaningful and efficient user experiences.

Question 6

Key (components / principles ) of interaction design?

Answer 6

1. User-centered design
2. Visibility
3. Feedback
4. Consistency
5. Flexibility
6. Error prevention and Handling
7. Accessibility
8. Affordance

User centered design : Putting the needs, goals and preferences of users at the forefront of the design process.

Visibility : Making system status, feedback, and available actions clear and visible to users.

Feedback : Providing timely and informative feedback to users about the results of their actions.

Consistency : Maintaining consistency in the design of interactive elements and behaviors throughout the system.

Flexibility : Allowing users to customize and adapt the system to suit their individual preferences and needs.

Error prevention and Handling : Designing systems to prevent errors from occurring whenever possible..
and providing clear and helpful error messages when errors do occur.

Accessibility : Ensuring that interactive systems are accessible to users with diverse abilities and disabilities.

Affordance : Designing interactive elements to suggest their functionality and how they can be used.

Question 7

What are the importance of HCI?

Answer 7

1) UX
2) Efficiency
3) Accessibility
4) Safety
5) Innovation
6) User satisfaction
7) Problem solving
8) Economic impact

* User Expereince :
HCI enhances the overall user experience by making digital systems easier and more enjoyable to use.

* Efficency :
Well-designed interfaces improve task efficiency. Helping users complete tasks quickly and accurately.

* Accessibility :
Ensures that technology is accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities

* Safety :
In critical systems, effective HCI can prevent errors and imporve safety.

* Innovation :
Understanding HCI leads to innovative designs that can transform how people interact with technology.

* User satisfaction :
Good HCI increase user satisfaction, leading to higher engagement.

* Problem solving :
HCI helps identify and solve usability issues, making digital product more effective.

* Economic impact :
Better HCI can lead to cost saving by reducing the need for customer support and improving productvity.