DocumentCode
2587451
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
fYear
1991
fDate
13-16 Oct 1991
Firstpage
1327
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICSMC.1991.169872
Filename
169872
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