Activity 11.1: Experience withUser
Interfaces
User interfaces are much more common than you may think. They are not
limited to computer systems; instead, they are a part of anything with which
humans need to interact. Doorknobs, coffee mugs, and televisions all have user
interfaces.
In this activity, you will participate in an instructor-led class discussion about
aspects of user interface design in everyday items.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you will be able to:
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Articulate the aspects of user interface design.
Before You Begin
This activity is a class discussion.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this activity.
Materials
There are no materials for this activity.
Time to complete this activity: 10 minutes.
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Exercise 1: Identify characteristics of userinterfaces
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Identify characteristics of userinterfaces
1. Consider items you use regularly.
2. As a class, discuss how well suited the userinterfaces of these items are.
The instructor will write your answers on a flip chart.
. complete this activity: 10 minutes.
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Exercise 1: Identify characteristics of user interfaces
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Activity 11. 1: Experience with User
Interfaces
User interfaces are much more common than you may think.