What is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?; Why good HCI design is important; The User, Computer, and Interaction; How pictures improve user experience; Key principles of visual design

Human-Computer Interaction: Design

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Human-Computer Interaction: Design

Making technology easy and enjoyable for everyone.

Human-Computer Interaction: Design

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) studies how people use and experience technology. It focuses on making computers, apps, and websites easy and enjoyable for everyone. Think about how simple it is to order food on a delivery app like Uber Eats or DoorDash – that's good HCI design.

HCI: Easy tech for work, food delivery, and daily life.

HCI: Bridging Humans and Tech

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focuses on making technology easy and enjoyable for people to use. Its main goal is to design user-friendly interfaces, like the intuitive apps on an iPhone or Android phone. This ensures people can interact with computers effectively and efficiently, improving daily tasks.

Technology connects us: HCI makes it user-friendly.

Why Good HCI Matters

• Get tasks done faster (e.g., using Google Maps).

• Users feel happy and less frustrated.

• Fewer mistakes (e.g., clear airline cockpit controls).

• Businesses save time and money.

The User: Our Focus

In Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), the user is always the most important part. We consider how people think and learn, like remembering what a 'save' icon means, and their physical abilities, such as easily tapping buttons on a smartphone. Understanding users' feelings, like how a confusing menu can cause frustration, helps us design better technology for everyone.

Smartphones connect us, HCI designs for user needs.

The Computer: Interface Systems

A computer acts as the primary interface between us and digital information. It uses both physical hardware, like a keyboard or mouse, and invisible software, such as a web browser, to translate our actions. This allows us to interact with complex systems, for instance, typing a search query into Google Chrome.

Typing on keyboard: interface for digital information and actions.

Human-Computer Interaction: Design

What is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?; Why good HCI design is important; The User, Computer, and Interaction; How pictures improve user experience; Key principles of visual design

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