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What term has replaced 'human error' in the context of product usability?
What term has replaced 'human error' in the context of product usability?
- User oversight
- System malfunction
- Operational failure
- Design-induced error (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a design-induced error from the past?
Which of the following is an example of a design-induced error from the past?
- Difficulty in setting a digital clock on VCRs (correct)
- Forgetting a computer password
- Misplacing a smartphone
- Accidental deletion of files
What does Steve Jobs suggest is a key aspect of design?
What does Steve Jobs suggest is a key aspect of design?
- The complexity of functionality
- Its aesthetic appeal
- The materials used
- How it works (correct)
How has the perspective on errors in product design shifted over time?
How has the perspective on errors in product design shifted over time?
Which aspect of design is crucial for minimizing design-induced errors?
Which aspect of design is crucial for minimizing design-induced errors?
What is likely to contribute to design-induced errors?
What is likely to contribute to design-induced errors?
Why is understanding human factors important in design?
Why is understanding human factors important in design?
What is a potential consequence of ignoring design-induced errors in products?
What is a potential consequence of ignoring design-induced errors in products?
What is meant by the term 'death of spec' in product design?
What is meant by the term 'death of spec' in product design?
Which of the following best describes experience failure in product design?
Which of the following best describes experience failure in product design?
How has the performance threshold of consumer electronics affected product design?
How has the performance threshold of consumer electronics affected product design?
What critical lesson can be learned from the 'Antenna gate' issue with Apple's iPhone 4?
What critical lesson can be learned from the 'Antenna gate' issue with Apple's iPhone 4?
Which of the following factors is least likely to contribute to design-induced errors?
Which of the following factors is least likely to contribute to design-induced errors?
In what way does human factors research contribute to product design?
In what way does human factors research contribute to product design?
What can be implied about the relationship between product safety and design?
What can be implied about the relationship between product safety and design?
Which approach is most effective for addressing failure in product design?
Which approach is most effective for addressing failure in product design?
What characterizes experiential products in the 21st Century?
What characterizes experiential products in the 21st Century?
How has technology enhanced the experience of product design?
How has technology enhanced the experience of product design?
What argument do Pine and Gilmore make about experiences?
What argument do Pine and Gilmore make about experiences?
Which of the following statements about online shopping is correct?
Which of the following statements about online shopping is correct?
What is a potential consequence of poorly designed experiential products?
What is a potential consequence of poorly designed experiential products?
What principle is emphasized regarding design and experience?
What principle is emphasized regarding design and experience?
How can design-induced errors in products affect user safety?
How can design-induced errors in products affect user safety?
What does the relationship between design and human factors highlight?
What does the relationship between design and human factors highlight?
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Study Notes
Design-Induced Error
- Transition from "human error" to "design-induced error" shifts responsibility from users to designers.
- Encountering confusion with technology exemplifies design-induced error; the difficult setting of digital clocks on VCRs in the 1980s and 1990s serves as a classic case.
Importance of Design
- Steve Jobs emphasized that design encompasses functionality, not just aesthetics—“Design is how it works.”
Experience Failure
- 21st-century products often focus on user experience; success is determined by users’ perceptions.
- Enhanced technology features such as screens, graphics, audio, and touch interfaces create more immersive experiences.
- Online shopping may be more efficient but lacks the experiential richness of in-person shopping.
Economic Impact of Experience
- Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore argue in "The Experience Economy" that experiences can be measured and produced just like commodities and services.
Redefining Product Design
- Product design today is intricately linked to user experience; performance alone is inadequate in a competitive landscape.
- There is a shift away from traditional specifications ("death of spec") towards prioritizing user experience over technical details.
- The 'Antenna Gate' controversy with Apple’s iPhone 4 illustrates how experience, rather than just technical specs, influenced public perception and product success.
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