In teams of two, design a user specialized HCI applying principles we have learned in class.
Choose a special needs interface to design in software.
Think of a human-computer interface you would like to design for some special needs situation. This situation should be able to emphasize aspects of interface design we have learned in class, as well as be demonstratable as a software UI. The interface should be fully implemented in software, however the underlying functionality of the system need not be present. Rather, some stylized response should indicate what would occur if the functionality of the interface was present.
Instructor approval is required for your subject choice of interface.
Write a short description of the special needs interface, including details about the user the interface is designed around, what challenges exist in designing this interface or what problems you will solve with this interface, and the approach you intend to use in solving these challenges.
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Design and Implement your Interface
The interface should be implemented in software such that a user can interact with your interface. Underlying functionality is not required, however all of the interface must be functioning. That is, all interface widgets must be operational and some type of indication must be presented to the user as to what the underlying functionality would be when a wigdet is used.
Interface Reviews
Once the implementation of the interface is complete, have your interface reviewed by at least one other team in the class AND your own team.
A peer review guideline can be found here.
Use the reviews to revise your interface and annotate all changes that you made. Be sure to have screen shots of the interface before and after revision. The final power point presentation will have a section dedicated to the revision of your interface. In this section you will need to evaluate the reviews of your interface, indicate how the reviews influenced your interface and show the revisions that you made. In addition, a summary of the reviews must be provided (include the names of reviewers and responses given by classmates and yourselves).
Final Presentation
Create a power point presentation of your project containing the following information:
A description of your user group and the problems and goals this group brings to the design of your interface.
A description of your interface, including why your interface is needed, and the overall goal of the interface. Include a discussion of how you approached the problems and challenges presented by your special needs group.
Discuss the review and revision process. Present before and after screenshots and any interesting results of revision.
Evaluate the successfulness of your design. Explain the reasoning behind your design choices as well as any changes you would make to your interface if you had more time, resources, etc.
For the entire presentation, include screen shots, references, and any other relevant material.
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Demo
Check your time to demonstrate your interface using this link.