Title :
The use of multiple representations as conceptual tools to aid in systems design and evaluation
Author :
Smith, Philip J.
Author_Institution :
Cognitive Syst. Eng. Lab., Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH, USA
Abstract :
Ways of enhancing the cognitive processes involved in the design of interactive computer systems are discussed. The author focuses on the value of different approaches to help the designers generate useful questions and design concepts and reason about the associated issues. Particular emphasis is placed on the value of alternative representations of a problem
Keywords :
human factors; interactive systems; software engineering; user interfaces; cognitive processes; conceptual tools; interactive computer systems; multiple representations; systems design; systems evaluation; Art; Design engineering; Design methodology; Humans; Laboratories; Libraries; Mice; Problem-solving; Process design; Systems engineering and theory;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 1991. 'Decision Aiding for Complex Systems, Conference Proceedings., 1991 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Charlottesville, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0233-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICSMC.1991.169872
