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Importance of usability in human-computer interaction

I. Introduction 

· Interaction between humans and computers.

· An interdisciplinary field that incorporates cognitive psychology, computer science, sociology, communication and many more.

· Growing field with a history of more than four decades.

· Most important in recent years. 

 

1. Methodology

   All the data used here are existing data searched through the internet. 

1. Importance of HCI

· Permeate every aspect of our daily lives.

· To produce more usable and understandable devices and software for everyone.

· The important factor when designing any of these systems or interfaces.

· Important for the end-user as well as a high priority for software development companies.

· Provides designers with the principles, techniques, and tools necessary to effectively design interfaces.

IV. Principles of HCI 

HCI is generally difficult because it is a multi-objective task involving many things. Researchers and developers have established basic principles. Some of the principles of HCI are:

1. Know Thy user

2. Understand the task

3. Reduce memory load 

4. Strive for consistency

5. Prevent errors

6. Naturalness

conclusion

· A necessary part of daily life.

· Reflects today’s society by advancing interactivity. 

· Shows human-computer interaction

· It makes it easier to make devices and software understandable and usable.

 

 

 

http://www.ittoday.info/Excerpts/HCI.pdf

https://www.computing.dcu.ie/~dfitzpat/node/96