On module 3 I learned the use of standard measures on HCI design. On this topic we were told the reasons for using standard policies on when designing user interface. As follows
- Standard are widely understood by the users since they are a form of environmental policy.
- The cost of using standard measures is lower compared to implementation, economically effective.
- Sometimes standards need to be evaluated and changes need to be made once found there is other option that fit users than the existing standards.
- Standards are more widely used thus they promote consistency, good practice, common understanding and appropriate priortization of user interface issues. (Waldemar Karwowski, 2006)
I also learned the disadvantages of HCI standards which are as follows
These standards can quickly go out of date since most of them describe principles but not useful solutions.
American system has its own standard that differ from the matrix system used by the rest of the world, when designing a system or a software there should be option for US users or other users which would be the matrix system. This gives the designers a lot of time to fix the problem. Some countries like Chinese have their own new year that need to be considered. (Nigel Bevan, 2001)
Finally I learned how questionnaire can impact HCI design. If the designer designs a poor interface on questionnaire the user will get confused and quit. Finally I learned the styles and specific designs I would have to use when designing questionnaire interface.
Reference
Nigel Bevan. (2001). Disadvantages of user interface standards . International Journal of Human Computer Studies , 18.
Waldemar Karwowski, K. (2006). International Encyclopedia Of Ergonomics And Human Factors. CRC Press.
- Standard are widely understood by the users since they are a form of environmental policy.
- The cost of using standard measures is lower compared to implementation, economically effective.
- Sometimes standards need to be evaluated and changes need to be made once found there is other option that fit users than the existing standards.
- Standards are more widely used thus they promote consistency, good practice, common understanding and appropriate priortization of user interface issues. (Waldemar Karwowski, 2006)
I also learned the disadvantages of HCI standards which are as follows
These standards can quickly go out of date since most of them describe principles but not useful solutions.
American system has its own standard that differ from the matrix system used by the rest of the world, when designing a system or a software there should be option for US users or other users which would be the matrix system. This gives the designers a lot of time to fix the problem. Some countries like Chinese have their own new year that need to be considered. (Nigel Bevan, 2001)
Finally I learned how questionnaire can impact HCI design. If the designer designs a poor interface on questionnaire the user will get confused and quit. Finally I learned the styles and specific designs I would have to use when designing questionnaire interface.
Reference
Nigel Bevan. (2001). Disadvantages of user interface standards . International Journal of Human Computer Studies , 18.
Waldemar Karwowski, K. (2006). International Encyclopedia Of Ergonomics And Human Factors. CRC Press.
