| Define HCI | Human Computer Interaction |
| What section of the main elements ven diagram contains HCI? | Cognitive |
| Define HMI/UI | Human Machine Interface or User Interface is the connection between the technology and the user. |
| What are the key elements of HMI? | Control: Input mode Error management Navigation Automation Display: Colour Font Layout Symbold and iconography |
| What are some examples of input modes and their pros and cons? | Commands/ Keyboard Mouse and graphical user interface Finger input/ touchscreen Speech Input |
| What are examples of when push or pull navigation structures are used? | Push: Experts - time pressure - may not look - push
Pull: Novices - exploration - problem solving - pull |
| What are some characteristics of navigation structure? | Allow the user to see the task options as they may not remeber the sequence Push or pull the user? Closely linked to layout, important the UI prioritises information the user may want Ensure desired information is in the first couple of steps/ scrolls as user will loose interest Can be dangerous when user attention is critical |
| What are some important aspects of visual design? | colour; choose compatible colours with high contrast. Avoid red/green, blue/yellow, etc due to colour blindness. Add redundancy, e.g font, flashing light, etc. Font; conveys information. Some are easy to read, some not. Some need to be read quickly (driving) Layout; Group linked suggestions together. Layout within and between screens. Consisten layout. Representation; Need to present informatioj in a way that highlights whats important. Symbols and Iconography; Most are international (save, bin, power). Usually have reduntant label and follow good guidance on colours. |
