User Interface Design and Ergonomics - National Open University of ...
User Interface Design and Ergonomics - National Open University of ...
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UNIT 1 PROTOTYPING<br />
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
1.0 Introduction<br />
2.0 Objectives<br />
3.0 Main Content<br />
3.1 Prototyping<br />
3.2 <strong>User</strong> <strong>Interface</strong> Prototyping Process<br />
3.3 Prototyping Tips <strong>and</strong> Techniques<br />
3.4 <strong>Interface</strong>-Flow Diagram<br />
4.0 Conclusion<br />
5.0 Summary<br />
6.0 Tutor Marked Assignment<br />
7.0 Further Reading <strong>and</strong> Other Resources<br />
1.0 INTRODUCTION<br />
This unit will give you a general underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> prototyping. <strong>User</strong> interface prototyping<br />
will be discussed in details as well as the various tips <strong>and</strong> techniques <strong>of</strong> prototyping.<br />
2.0 OBJECTIVES<br />
By the end this unit, you should be able to:<br />
Explain Prototyping in detail.<br />
Describe the <strong>User</strong> interface Prototyping Process.<br />
Highlight various tips <strong>and</strong> techniques in Prototyping.<br />
Describe <strong>Interface</strong>-Flow Diagram.<br />
3.0 MAIN CONTENT<br />
3.1 PROTOTYPING<br />
A prototype is a concrete, but partial implementation <strong>of</strong> a system design. Prototypes are<br />
used extensively in design <strong>and</strong> construction work; to demonstrate a concept (e.g. a<br />
prototype car), in early design, later design <strong>and</strong> as specification. It may be made <strong>of</strong> paper<br />
<strong>and</strong> cardboard or it may use a sophisticated s<strong>of</strong>tware package.<br />
Prototyping involves creating mock-ups representing the user interface <strong>of</strong> the final<br />
design. Prototypes serve as a common language with users, s<strong>of</strong>tware engineers, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
stakeholders, <strong>of</strong>fering a way for designers to explore design ideas <strong>and</strong> elicit feedback<br />
from users prior to committing to designs. Since prototyping helps flesh out<br />
requirements, prototypes may be used as a specification for developers. Prototyping is<br />
important in arriving at a well-designed user interface, <strong>and</strong> from many users’ perspective<br />
the user interface is the s<strong>of</strong>tware. Prototyping is very important for ensuring the most<br />
usable, accurate, <strong>and</strong> attractive design is found for the final product.<br />
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