Human Computer Interaction

Deadline: Day 12/10/2019 @ 23:59

[Total Mark for this Assignment is 6]

Human Computer Interaction

IT-201

College of Computing and Informatics

Question One

1.5 Marks

Learning Outcome(s): LO1

Instructors: Define the interaction design process, and describe different types of design rules that support the usability.

An online air ticket reservation company is experimenting with a new interactive user interface design for its customers. Study any leading online air ticket reservation system to understand this interface and using it, give examples of any three social impact of interface design for following elements. You can use screenshots to elaborate your example.

1. Describe the new system and its benefits

2. Outline the development process

Question Two

1.5 Marks

Learning Outcome(s): LO4

Instructors: Explain and apply important concepts related to various interface artefacts and their appropriate application

Look at the following interface. It is a bad example of direct manipulation interface design. Point out any three problems with this design and propose a solution.

Question Three

1 Marks

Learning Outcome(s): LO2

Instructors: Apply content management and representation needs on various computer, and handheld platforms.

The goal of designing a direct manipulation interface is to make use of the system intuitive to the end user. Direct-manipulation interfaces are now being used for a wide range of purposes.

Describe how direct manipulation interfaces are designed in the following applications.

1. Checkbook maintenance and checkbook searching interface

2. Airline reservation system

Question Four

1 Marks

Learning Outcome(s): LO2

Instructors: Apply content management and representation needs on various computer, and handheld platforms.

Virtual Reality (VR) is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. Unlike traditional user interfaces, VR places the user inside an experience. Enumerate any 4 advantages of direct manipulation interface in Virtual reality applications.

Question Five

1 Marks

Learning Outcome(s): LO2

Instructors: Apply content management and representation needs on various computer, and handheld platforms.

Interaction styles are methods to communicate between users and machines through user interface. List four types of interaction styles with at least two strengths and limitations of each style. Also present one example screenshot of each interaction style