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Degler, Duane; Battle, Lisa – Performance Improvement, 2001
To support performance for an international audience of computer users, designers need to examine key elements of performance in relation to the design of systems. Discussion focuses on planning ahead for an international audience and preparing a design that keeps the performer, the process, and the information connected, resulting in optimal…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Large, Andrew; Beheshti, Jamshid; Nesset, Valerie; Bowler, Leanne – Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting, 2003
Describes the process undertaken by a design team comprising both elementary school students and researchers to design a Web portal intended for use by children. The approach adopted by the team was based upon several design theories related to usability studies: contextual inquiry, participatory design, and cooperative inquiry. Presents…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Cooperative Programs

Shirinian, Ara – Performance Improvement, 2001
Discusses the importance of positive video game experiences and designs that can create them, including immediacy of feedback, allowing graceful recovery from mistakes, high-quality feedback, and input device mappings. Examines interface complexity. Concludes game designers must treat the interaction between human and video game as a formal…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Interfaces, Design Preferences, Designers