digging through ux
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The study of how PAST people interact with their (PHYSICAL) environment,
through an examination of artifacts
The study of how PRESENT people interact with their (DIGITAL) environment,
through an examination of artifacts
Archaeology is:
Human Computer Interaction is:
So what does this mean?
Use multiple methods.
Be comfortable with the incomplete picture.
Trust your judgment to fill in the gaps. We are
professionals!
So what does this mean?
Never forget the context of the experience
Try and prepare for new contexts
Anticipate patterns of use
So what does this mean?
Be aware of the differences between ‘real life’
and the testing environment
Minimize disruptive technologies and settings
Try to mimic ‘real life’ whenever possible
So what does this mean?
Understand the purpose and function of legacy
components
The context of creation is important, but does
not overshadow the context of use
‘View in an instant’ is a powerful tool
So what does this mean?
Embrace it!
Be comfortable with the madness.
Nothing exists within a vacuum. Something
came earlier. Something will come after.