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Affordances describe the relationship between objects and their potential for ______.
Affordances describe the relationship between objects and their potential for ______.
action
Bill Gaver introduced affordances to interface ______.
Bill Gaver introduced affordances to interface ______.
design
Perceptible affordances provide clear and direct ______.
Perceptible affordances provide clear and direct ______.
cues
D. Rex Harton emphasized the interaction between individuals and their ______.
D. Rex Harton emphasized the interaction between individuals and their ______.
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Sensory affordances engage users through sight, sound, touch, or other ______.
Sensory affordances engage users through sight, sound, touch, or other ______.
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A calculator affords ______ operations.
A calculator affords ______ operations.
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A textured surface affords ______.
A textured surface affords ______.
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Recognizing affordances leads to effective and ______ design.
Recognizing affordances leads to effective and ______ design.
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Study Notes
Affordance Concepts
- Affordances describe the relationship between objects and their potential for action
- Affordances bridge perception and interaction, widely discussed in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and psychology
- Bill Gaver introduced affordances to interface design
- Gaver's focus is understanding affordances as perceptible or hidden
- Perceptible affordances are clear and direct cues, while hidden affordances are functionalities not immediately visible
- Example of a perceptible affordance: a transparent door with a handle that affords pulling
- Rex Harton extended the concept to emphasize the interaction between individuals and environments
- Harton's Insight: Affordances vary based on individual abilities and situational factors
- Example: A pathway affords walking only if it is accessible and navigable
- Types of Affordances: Physical, Sensory and Functional
Physical Affordances
- A button affords pressing
- A handle affords gripping
Sensory Affordances
- Sensory affordances relate to perceptual cues provided by an object
- Key characteristics: engage users through sight, sound, touch, or other senses, facilitate interaction by guiding perception
- Examples include a bright icon on a screen affording attention, and a textured surface affording touch
Functional Affordances
- Functional affordances relate to the purpose or function of an object
- Key characteristics: focus on how objects enable specific tasks or actions, often tied to the usability of tools and systems
- Examples: a calculator affords mathematical operations, and a search bar affords finding information
Conclusion
- Summarizing affordances and hidden affordances in design
- Gaver's focus: Perceptible and hidden affordances in design
- Harton's insight: Affordances are shaped by context and individual abilities
- Types of affordances: Physical, sensory, and functional affordances guide action and interaction
- Recognizing affordances leads to effective and intuitive design.
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Explore the concept of affordances in Human-Computer Interaction and psychology. This quiz delves into perceptible and hidden affordances, their relationship with user interaction, and examples that illustrate their significance in design. Test your understanding of how affordances influence our interaction with the environment.
