Goal:
The goal of this assignment is to learn how to incorporate feedback
from an evaluation of a user interface into the next iteration of a
prototype. In addition, you will learn how to make a prototype that
can be used in a usability test.
UI Redesign:
You have been given a list of heuristic violations that an "outside"
group of evaluators found in your prototype. Use this list
to focus your redesign work.
First fix all heuristic violations of level 3 or higher in your
design. You do not need to fix any violations
you cannot reasonably fix in this short period or those whose
severity rankings your group disagrees with the evaluators on, but
you must give a written justification for both of these cases. If
you are able, fix any other violations that are easy to do.
Preview of Usability Test:
In addition to fixing major usability problems, you should make sure
your prototype will work for a usability test. You will be
performing this test for the next assignment using a stable version
of the interface you produce from this assignment. This means that
participants (who are not in your group) should be able to use
your interface to perform your task scenarios.
Write-up:
This is a group assignment, so please work as a group. Note which parts
each of your team members contributes to.
Your write-up should be no more than two pages of text for the
overview of UI design changes and prototype overview (plus sketches
and screen dumps). Addressing the HE usability problems can take as
much space as is necessary. The executable should also be available from
the web page along with information on how to use it.
Upcoming due dates:
- Thurs April 12: Second Interactive Prototype due (this
assignment)
- Thurs April 19: Web log analysis assignment due
- Thurs April 26: Usability Testing due
- Thurs April 26, Tuesday May 1, Thursday May 3: Class
presentations
- Tues May 8: Third interactive prototype due