Topic 1: Intro To HCI Flashcards
√ The study and design of how people interact with computers and technology to create user-friendly interfaces and enhance overall user experience.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Importance of HCI
- User-Friendly Interfaces
- Improved User Satisfaction
- Enhanced User Experience
- Increased Productivity
- √ Reduced Errors and Frustration
ensuring that technology is accessible and easy to use.Effective HCI results in ____________ ______ that reduce the learning curve for users, making technology more inclusive.
√ User-Friendly Interfaces
Understanding users’ needs and preferences, HCI contributes to the creation of systems that align with user expectations. This, in turn, leads to increased user satisfaction and a positive perception of technology.
Improved User Satisfaction
HCI focuses on creating positive user experiences by considering aspects such as usability, accessibility, and aesthetics. A well-designed user interface enhances the overall user experience, making technology more enjoyable and efficient to use.
Enhanced User Experience
HCI plays a vital role in designing systems that streamline tasks and workflows. This optimization leads to increased productivity as users can accomplish their goals more efficiently and effectively.
Increased Productivity
Through careful design and user testing, HCI helps minimize errors and frustration in interactions with technology. Clear interfaces and intuitive design choices contribute to a smoother user experience.
Reduced Errors and Frustration
In the early days of computing, interactions were primarily through command-line interfaces, requiring users to input text commands to execute tasks.
Early Interactions with Computers
The introduction of GUIs revolutionized HCI in the 1980s, allowing users to interact with computers through visual elements such as icons and windows. This shift greatly improved accessibility.
Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
Key milestones include the development of the mouse, touchscreens, and the proliferation of mobile devices. Advances in understanding human cognition and behavior have also shaped HCI methodologies.
Milestones and Developments
Evolution of User Interfaces
- Command-Line Interfaces
- Graphical User Interfaces (GUls)
- Touchscreens and Mobile Interfaces
- Voice and Natural Language Interfaces
- Augmented and Virtual Reality Interfaces
Early computers required users to input commands through text interfaces,which were efficient but required memorization of commands._
√ Command-Line Interfaces
introduced visual elements like icons and menus, making interaction more intuitive and accessible to a broader audience.
√ Graphical User Interfaces (GUls)-
The advent of touchscreens, smartphones, and tablets brought about new ways of interaction, emphasizing gestures and tactile input.
√ Touchscreens and Mobile Interfaces
With the rise of virtual assistants and Al,voice and natural language interfaces have become more prevalent, allowing users to interact with technology conversationally.
Voice and Natural Language Interfaces
Emerging technologies like AR and VR
introduce redefine immersive interfaces that how users interact with digital content.
√ Augmented and Virtual Reality Interfaces-
Advancements in technology continue to (1)_______ HCI, shaping the design of (2)______ to meet evolving user (3)_____ and (4)______. The field remains dynamic, adapting to new (5)_______ and (6)_______ in the ever-changing landscape of human-computer interaction.
- Influence
- Interfaces
- Expectations
- Preferences
- Challenges
- Opportunities
Examples Voice and Natural Language Interfaces :
Apple (2011) - Hey Siri
Windows (2014) - Hey Cortana
Amazon (2014) - Alexa
Google (2016) - OK Google
Samsung (2017) - Hi Bixby
