Homework #1:
For one
of the following type of devices (PDA, cell phones, MP3 players, digital
cameras) examine 2 instances aimed at different user populations (say
an inexpensive low-end product and an expensive high-end product), then answer the
following questions (Please explain all your answers):
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(2x5
points) Who is the intended audience for each instance?
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(2x10 points) Which user goals are
served by the device (list at least 5)?
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(2X30 points) For each goal above :
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How could the user reach that goal
while using the device (enumerate all required steps)?
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Do you think the device design serve
this goal well?
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Could you think of a way to to improve
the user experience while fulfilling this goal? Your suggestions for
improvements should stay within likely
real-life constraints (budget, production, size, etc.) Please include a
sketch (or pictures) of the original and redesigned device.
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(2x5 points) Is this device providing
features serving unpractical goals ? Why?
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