Global Goes GUI: A Case Study of the Introduction of User-Centered Design

1995 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 844-847
Author(s):  
Susan M. Dray
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Client Server ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Development Life Cycle ◽  
Server Systems ◽  
The Us ◽  
Early Phases ◽  
User Centered

Major changes in the design process are required for Information Systems departments to make the shift from a traditional development life cycle to the user-centered methods required for the development of Client/Server systems. This type of change can be very difficult to accomplish. “Global Enterprises,” a large commodities company, headquartered in the US, is in the early phases of this shift. Their strategy has been to form a cross-functional User Interface team. The efforts underway at Global are presented to illustrate many of the typical technical and organizational issues companies face early in the process of introducing new design methods. The paper concludes by summarizing on key lessons learned.

Lessons Learned from Integrating User-Centered Design into a Large-Scale Defense Procurement

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (23) ◽  
pp. 2041-2044
Author(s):  
Christine C. Tate ◽  
Todd Estes ◽  
John Hagan ◽  
Larry Hettinger
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Defense Procurement ◽  
The Us ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Human Systems Integration ◽  
Surface Combatant ◽  
User Centered

The US Navy is currently implementing “optimal manning” approaches to the design of future warships. Simply put, this emphasis takes the form of designing and deploying ships whose blend of human and mechanical/computer-based systems reduces the need for traditionally large crews while improving overall system performance and safety. Reflecting this emphasis, a Future Surface Combatant program currently in the design stage is the first Navy procurement in which the principles of user-centered design (UCD) and human-systems integration (HSI) are key design drivers. The integration of UCD and HSI methods has never been attempted in a design effort of this magnitude, and has inevitably led to illuminating insights on the part of human factors, system engineering, and other disciplines engaged in the effort. This paper provides an overview of “lessons learned,” and is intended to assist the future integration of UCD and HSI principles into the design of similarly complex systems.

A Distributed Multiplayer Game to Promote Active Transport at Workplaces: User-Centered Design, Implementation, and Lessons Learned

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 386-397
Author(s):  
Teemu H. Laine ◽  
Jorgen Normark ◽  
Helena Lindvall ◽  
Anna-Karin Lindqvist ◽  
Stina Rutberg
Keyword(s):  
Active Transport ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals Can HCI Help Increase People’s Engagement in Sustainable Development? A Case Study on Energy Literacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7543
Author(s):  
Carla Pestana ◽  
Luísa Barros ◽  
Sabrina Scuri ◽  
Mary Barreto
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Card Sorting ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Information Platform ◽  
Energy Education ◽  
Initial Results ◽  
User Centered ◽  
Education Initiatives

The adoption of energy efficiency practices and increased penetration of renewable energy sources in the power system are estimated to play a key role in the decarbonization of the energy sector, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately fight climate change. To foster energy transition, energy education initiatives should primarily target the citizens and be designed adopting a User-Centered Design (UCD) approach and HCI methodologies. This paper describes how UCD/HCI can inform the design of citizens’ energy education initiatives by presenting a case study—the development of an information platform targeting Madeiran citizens. The article describes the design process, from ideation to prototype and validation. Methods used in each phase (card sorting, semi-structured interviews, brainstorming sessions, think-aloud protocol and surveys) are described. Results of each phase and how they have informed the following steps are presented, together with a detailed description of the resulting information platform and initial results in terms of acceptance and interaction with the system. Our initial results support the hypothesis that adopting an HCI perspective can nurture the development of energy education initiatives targeting citizens, bringing a user-centered approach to the design of such initiatives.

scholarly journals User-centered design of a patient’s work station for haptic robot-based telerehabilitation after stroke

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Ivanova ◽  
Michael Minge ◽  
Henning Schmidt ◽  
Manfred Thüring ◽  
Jörg Krüger
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Neurological Rehabilitation ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Work Station ◽  
Rehabilitation Training ◽  
Robotic Therapy ◽  
Rehabilitation Hospitals ◽  
Early Phases ◽  
User Centered

Abstract:Robotic therapy devices have been an important part of clinical neurological rehabilitation for several years. Until now such devices are only available for patients receiving therapy inside rehabilitation hospitals. Since patients should continue rehabilitation training after hospital discharge at home, intelligent robotic rehab devices could help to achieve this goal. This paper presents therapeutic requirements and early phases of the user-centered design process of the patient’s work station as part of a novel robot-based system for motor telerehabilitation.

Lessons in Implementing a Learning System in a University

2008 ◽  
pp. 1291-1303
Author(s):  
Fiona Darroch ◽  
Mark Toleman
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Pedagogical Issues ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Organizational Challenges ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Many

This chapter examines the implementation of two learning management systems (LMS) in a university environment. Within the context of a case study and from the perspective of academic users, there is a review of the technological and organizational challenges that arise. There is an in-depth analysis of the implementation in terms of what went well and what should be done differently (i.e., lessons learned). Along with the macro-environmental factors that influence the global e-learning space, the related pedagogical issues, learning models, and technological toolsets are also explored. The authors hope that the experiences chronicled in the case study may act as a lesson to others contemplating such a project of the many technical and organizational issues that need to be addressed, with an emphasis on understanding the importance of the viewpoint of academic users.

Lessons in Implementing a Learning System in a University

2011 ◽  
pp. 261-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Darroch ◽  
Mark Toleman
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Pedagogical Issues ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Organizational Challenges ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Many

This chapter examines the implementation of two learning management systems (LMS) in a university environment. Within the context of a case study and from the perspective of academic users, there is a review of the technological and organizational challenges that arise. There is an in-depth analysis of the implementation in terms of what went well and what should be done differently (i.e., lessons learned). Along with the macro-environmental factors that influence the global e-learning space, the related pedagogical issues, learning models, and technological toolsets are also explored. The authors hope that the experiences chronicled in the case study may act as a lesson to others contemplating such a project of the many technical and organizational issues that need to be addressed, with an emphasis on understanding the importance of the viewpoint of academic users.

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