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What is the core principle of interaction design according to the text?
Put the user first, keep the user in the center, and remember the user at the end.
What is the significance of usability in some companies as mentioned in the text?
Usability is often considered as equivalent to testing in some companies, focusing on fixing problems rather than ensuring usability from the beginning.
What are the key components considered in HCI design?
Planned usage, target area, resources, cost, and viability.
What does a scenario describe in the context of interaction design?
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What are the steps involved in the design process according to the text?
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Why is it important to 'know your user' in interaction design?
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Study Notes
Interaction Design Basics
- Design in HCI is a problem-solving process that incorporates the human perspective throughout all steps.
Design Process
- The core of interaction design involves putting the user first, keeping them in the center, and remembering them at the end.
- The process involves identifying needs and establishing requirements, developing alternative designs, building interactive versions, and evaluating throughout the process.
Understanding Users
- Know your user: understand who they are and remember they are probably not like you.
- To understand users, it's essential to talk to them, watch them, and use your imagination.
Scenarios
- A scenario describes one way a system is or will be used in a specific context within a defined time-frame.
- Time-frames for a scenario can vary, including a single transaction, a business operation, a day, or the operational life of a system.
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Description
Learn about design in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) which involves a problem-solving process with a focus on the human perspective. Explore the core principles of interaction design and the importance of putting the user first.
