(This post continues the entry from January 30, 2006)
Norman also says that the concentration on “tasks†may be harmful and that one should rather focus on “activitiesâ€Â. For Norman, activities are higher in the hierarchy, comprising several tasks (which are themselves a set of actions that consist of operations). Activities should be the unit of [...]
PhonePhone type : TribandNetworks : GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900Connectivity options : GPRS, WAP, Java, Bluetooth, USBRingtone options : 64-chord polyphony; MIDI
Physical designForm factor : Candy barDimensions (W x D x H) : 107 x 44 x 13.2 mmWeight w/battery : 78.5 gPrimary display type : TFTSecondary display resolution : x pixelsAvailable colours : [...]
As a short interlude in between two postings on Activity-Centred Design vs. Human-Centred Design, here’s something I saw on a recent train ride. The word “overkill†came to my mind. “Error†was one of the next words I thought about.Good information architecture of a user interface not only supports the user in reaching his goal [...]