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In the provided context, what is the primary purpose of the 'Category' entity?
In the provided context, what is the primary purpose of the 'Category' entity?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between 'Order' and 'Product' entities?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between 'Order' and 'Product' entities?
According to the provided text, what is the role of the 'Admin' entity in the system?
According to the provided text, what is the role of the 'Admin' entity in the system?
Which of the following is NOT a core component of a conceptual model?
Which of the following is NOT a core component of a conceptual model?
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The provided text mentions a conceptual model offers a 'working strategy in a nutshell'. What does this statement suggest?
The provided text mentions a conceptual model offers a 'working strategy in a nutshell'. What does this statement suggest?
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The first step in formulating a conceptual model, according to Johnson and Henderson, involves understanding:
The first step in formulating a conceptual model, according to Johnson and Henderson, involves understanding:
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Which statement best describes the role of 'metaphors and analogies' in a conceptual model?
Which statement best describes the role of 'metaphors and analogies' in a conceptual model?
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According to the provided text, what does the 'user experience' depend on?
According to the provided text, what does the 'user experience' depend on?
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What is the primary function of interface metaphors in user interface design?
What is the primary function of interface metaphors in user interface design?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metaphors in conceptual models?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metaphors in conceptual models?
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How does the metaphor of a search engine relate to a mechanical engine?
How does the metaphor of a search engine relate to a mechanical engine?
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What is a potential limitation of using interface metaphors?
What is a potential limitation of using interface metaphors?
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Which statement best describes the use of metaphors in interface design?
Which statement best describes the use of metaphors in interface design?
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What is the primary benefit of using collections of patterns in interface design?
What is the primary benefit of using collections of patterns in interface design?
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Which of the following innovations is NOT considered a classic conceptual model?
Which of the following innovations is NOT considered a classic conceptual model?
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How did the graphical desktop change office tasks?
How did the graphical desktop change office tasks?
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What advantage do digital spreadsheets provide?
What advantage do digital spreadsheets provide?
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Which of the following is an effect of the World Wide Web on user accessibility?
Which of the following is an effect of the World Wide Web on user accessibility?
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What is a characteristic of effective conceptual models?
What is a characteristic of effective conceptual models?
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What does the term 'familiar activities' refer to in the context of conceptual models?
What does the term 'familiar activities' refer to in the context of conceptual models?
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Which of the following best describes how online shopping conceptual models function?
Which of the following best describes how online shopping conceptual models function?
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What interaction type involves issuing commands to a system?
What interaction type involves issuing commands to a system?
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What is an assumption regarding customer attitude towards 3D TV changes?
What is an assumption regarding customer attitude towards 3D TV changes?
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How does the 'responding' interaction type function?
How does the 'responding' interaction type function?
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What does a conceptual model provide for design teams?
What does a conceptual model provide for design teams?
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What is the main purpose of conceptualizing a design?
What is the main purpose of conceptualizing a design?
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Which interaction type allows users to interact as if holding a conversation?
Which interaction type allows users to interact as if holding a conversation?
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Which of the following steps is NOT included in conceptualizing a design?
Which of the following steps is NOT included in conceptualizing a design?
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Which of the following best describes design space?
Which of the following best describes design space?
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What best describes the 'exploring' interaction type?
What best describes the 'exploring' interaction type?
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Which interaction type is characterized by physical manipulation of objects?
Which interaction type is characterized by physical manipulation of objects?
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Which of these entities is NOT part of the conceptual model for an Online Store?
Which of these entities is NOT part of the conceptual model for an Online Store?
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What does it mean to defend how the user would overcome limitations of a product?
What does it mean to defend how the user would overcome limitations of a product?
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What role does common ground play in the orientation of design teams?
What role does common ground play in the orientation of design teams?
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Why is it important to consider the person's activities and interactivities in conceptualizing a design?
Why is it important to consider the person's activities and interactivities in conceptualizing a design?
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What does the term 'interaction type' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'interaction type' specifically refer to?
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What distinguishes an assumption from a claim?
What distinguishes an assumption from a claim?
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When Netflix prompts users to confirm if they want to continue watching, which interaction type is in play?
When Netflix prompts users to confirm if they want to continue watching, which interaction type is in play?
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Which statement accurately reflects the nature of a conceptual model?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of a conceptual model?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of instructing in interaction types?
Which of the following is NOT a method of instructing in interaction types?
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Which of the following is an example of an assumption?
Which of the following is an example of an assumption?
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What is a key benefit of being open-minded during the design phase?
What is a key benefit of being open-minded during the design phase?
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Which of the following is an example of a claim?
Which of the following is an example of a claim?
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How can a product in the Online Store conceptual model be characterized?
How can a product in the Online Store conceptual model be characterized?
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What is the main benefit of jotting down and justifying assumptions and claims?
What is the main benefit of jotting down and justifying assumptions and claims?
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Flashcards
Category
Category
Organizes products like Electronics or Clothing.
OrderDetails
OrderDetails
Links orders to products, including quantity and subtotal.
Payment
Payment
Stores details of transactions related to orders.
Shipping
Shipping
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Customer-Order Relationship
Customer-Order Relationship
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Order-Product Relationship
Order-Product Relationship
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Conceptual Model
Conceptual Model
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User Experience Components
User Experience Components
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Assumption
Assumption
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Claim
Claim
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Benefits of conceptualizing
Benefits of conceptualizing
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Design Space
Design Space
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High-level Description
High-level Description
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Online Store Model
Online Store Model
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Entities and Attributes
Entities and Attributes
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Pattern Collections
Pattern Collections
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New Conceptual Models
New Conceptual Models
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Graphical Desktop
Graphical Desktop
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Digital Spreadsheets
Digital Spreadsheets
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World Wide Web
World Wide Web
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Intuitive Operations
Intuitive Operations
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Familiar Activities
Familiar Activities
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Conceptual Model for Online Stores
Conceptual Model for Online Stores
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Shopping Cart
Shopping Cart
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Interface Metaphor
Interface Metaphor
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Search Engine
Search Engine
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Metaphor Concept Model
Metaphor Concept Model
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Familiar Knowledge
Familiar Knowledge
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Conceptualization of Design
Conceptualization of Design
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Steps in Conceptualizing Design
Steps in Conceptualizing Design
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Defending Limitations
Defending Limitations
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Identifying Problems
Identifying Problems
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Iterative Planning
Iterative Planning
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Evaluating Feasibility
Evaluating Feasibility
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Proactive Systems
Proactive Systems
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Instructing
Instructing
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Conversing
Conversing
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Manipulating
Manipulating
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Exploring
Exploring
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Responding
Responding
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Interaction Type
Interaction Type
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Interface Styles
Interface Styles
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Study Notes
Chapter III: Understanding and Conceptualizing Interaction
- This chapter aims to explain the problem space, conceptualizing interaction, conceptual models, and the use of interface metaphors.
- It also outlines core interaction types, and introduces paradigms, visions, theories, models, and frameworks in interaction design.
- Conceptualizing design is crucial for a design project, involving idea generation by defining what a proposed product will do, sometimes referred to as a proof of concept.
Objectives
- Explain the meaning of the problem space.
- Explain how to conceptualize interaction.
- Define a conceptual model and how to develop one.
- Discuss the role of interface metaphors in a conceptual model.
- Outline core interaction types to develop a conceptual model.
- Introduce interaction design paradigms, visions, theories, models, and frameworks.
Proof of Concept (POC)
- A POC pertains to defining what the proposed product will do.
- For example, a POC for a voice assistant for smart homes could involve voice commands, basic commands (e.g., "turn on the lights," "play music"), and simple visualizations (e.g., animations, text feedback).
Conceptualizing Design
- Examining ambiguous notions and presumptions about a product or service's merits is crucial in establishing feasibility.
- Evaluating current tools, machinery, and technology to determine the practical development of the design.
- The efficiency and desirability of a product are equally significant aspects to be assessed during the conceptualization process.
Steps in Conceptualizing a Design
- Formulate all possible presumptions/assertions concerning the new design.
- Investigate the product's factual data, functionality, and limitations.
- Outline how users will overcome these limitations.
Describing Complex Concepts
- Articulate, or provide detailed explanations of multifaceted notions.
- Illustrate the specifics of a design that may appear vague or unrealistic.
- Assess whether the design is achievable with current technology and equipment.
- Consider individual activities and interactions that might pose problems for the proposed design.
- Iteratively devise strategies to enhance and develop designs.
Analyzing the Problem Space
- After identifying issues, the project proceeds to analyze the problematic areas.
- A framework of questions can guide designers in analyzing problem spaces.
Example Questions for Analysis
- Are there existing product or user experience complications? List them.
- What causes this problem to exist?
- How would you address the identified complications in your suggested design?
- How appropriate your designed solution is in relation to existing practices, and is it beneficial or detrimental in its impact to the user experience?
Conceptual Model Definition
- A model is a simplified portrayal of a system or process, illustrating how it functions.
- In interaction design, conceptual models specifically articulate problem and design spaces.
Key Components of a Conceptual Model (according to Johnson and Henderson)
- Metaphors and analogies that explain a product's application and function (e.g., a browsing metaphor for a web portal)
- Concepts that are presented through the product, allowing manipulation and actions (e.g., saving, organizing, revisiting)
- Interrelationships between the concepts (e.g., one object containing another)
- Mappings between the concepts and the user experience (e.g., navigating to a saved page)
Benefits of Conceptualizing
- Aligning design teams through a common understanding on perception of the design model.
- Encouraging a broad perspective during the early conceptualization stage to avoid narrow thinking.
- Fostering consensus among all members of the design team.
Interaction Types
- Instruction, conversation, manipulation, and exploration are essential components of the user experience of a product or application.
- Responding as an additional interaction component that initiates user interaction.
Interface Styles
- Different approaches to interact with a product.
- Examples include command-line interfaces, graphical user interfaces, menu-based interaction, and voice input.
Paradigms
- A community of researchers and designers' general approach to their work, encompassing shared ideas, values, and practices.
- Examples include the desktop paradigm and ubiquitous computing.
Visions
- Future states that guide the design and development process, often presented figuratively (e.g., through narratives or movies).
Theories
- Well-founded descriptions of specific aspects or behaviors in a phenomenon (e.g., theory of information processing).
Frameworks
- Sets of linked notions used to gain insight into a particular field or method (e.g., ethnographic studies).
Interface Metaphors
- Conceptualizing the actions of users, such as surfing the internet, instantiating conceptual models.
- Examples include the desktop metaphor and shopping cart concepts.
Benefits of Interface Metaphors
- Simplification of learning new systems.
- Enhancing understanding of underlying conceptual models.
- Enabling computers and applications to cater to a variety of users.
Problems with Interface Metaphors
- Potential conflicts with existing conventions
- Constraint on designer perspectives
- Users might only grasp the system using the metaphor
- Inadvertent adoption of poor features from existing designs.
- Restriction of design imagination
Examples of Core Interaction, Interface Metaphors and Conceptual Models
- Online shopping experiences (e.g., using a cart metaphor).
- Everyday computer operations (e.g., desktop metaphor, web browsing).
Conclusion
- Conceptual models and interface metaphors provide the building blocks for creating user experiences.
- The ability to analyze complex concepts is crucial in the design process.
- Current designs may inherit poor aspects from existing designs, which can hinder the imaginative potential.
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Test your understanding of conceptual models and their components as covered in the provided text. Explore the roles of various entities such as 'Category', 'Order', 'Product', and 'Admin' within the system. This quiz will also assess your knowledge of metaphors and analogies in user interface design.