Interaction Design: Foundations and Principles

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What are the variables that designers can alter to change the appearance of a design?

  • Proportion, structure, size, shape, weight, and color (correct)
  • Texture, sound, and consistency
  • Balance and center of interest
  • All of the above

What is the role of texture in design?

  • Texture provides clues about how an object is to be used (correct)
  • Texture is not an important consideration in design
  • Texture is used to create balance in a design
  • Texture is used to establish the center of interest in a design

What is the purpose of sound in interaction design?

  • Sound is used to establish the center of interest in a design
  • Sound is used to create balance in a design
  • Sound is not an important part of interaction design
  • Sound can be an important part of interaction design, especially for ambient devices and alerts (correct)

What is the role of consistency in design?

<p>Consistency is the thread that ties together elements in a single design and across a single campaign or brand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the center of interest in a design?

<p>The center of interest is the area that first attracts attention in a composition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of balance in design?

<p>Balance is a feeling of visual equality in shape, form, value, color, etc. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept aspired to remove barriers for disabled people from the built environment?

<p>Barrier-Free Design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field looks at the physical anatomy and behavior of a person to create designs that fit?

<p>Ergonomic Design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of Universal Design ensures that the design is useful to people with diverse abilities?

<p>Equitable Use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach uses information about human behavior to design layouts for potentially dangerous machinery?

<p>User-Centered Approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of designs accommodate a wide range of individual preferences and abilities?

<p>Flexible Designs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which design concept focuses on making the use of a design easy to understand regardless of the user's experience or language skills?

<p>Simple and Intuitive Use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Interaction Design (IxD)?

<p>Creating interactive products and services while considering user engagement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the module described in the text?

<p>Learning advanced programming techniques for software development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for engaging students with the topic?

<p>Brainstorming and discussing the topics, theories, and principles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following resources is NOT listed in the text?

<p>The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for students to understand design basics?

<p>Study specific examples of design basics before applying HCI principles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the text?

<p>To describe a design process for interactive products and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the design principle 'Perceptible Information' refer to?

<p>Communicating information effectively to the user (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle focuses on minimizing hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental actions?

<p>Tolerance for error (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does 'Low Physical Effort' focus on in design?

<p>Minimizing fatigue during usage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Size and Space for Approach and Use' primarily consider?

<p>Providing appropriate size and space for various body sizes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the given examples demonstrates 'Simple and intuitive' design?

<p>Testing conducted in a predictable manner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the campus museum exhibit relate to the design principles?

<p>It offers a choice between reading or listening to descriptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of interaction design?

<p>To enable the user to achieve their objectives in the best way possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the four pillars of design mentioned in the text?

<p>User Experience Design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the dimensions of interaction design?

<p>Words (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding how users and technology connect with one another in interaction design?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of expert reviews and usability testing in the design process?

<p>To evaluate and improve the user-friendliness and effectiveness of the system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can developers create more user-friendly and effective computer systems and user interfaces?

<p>By considering the principles of interaction design in the design process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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