CSIT 111 HCI E.

ERGONOMICS
- Focuses on designing system that
LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION OF HCI
match human physical
Introduction to Human Computer Interaction capabilities.
F. ANTHROPOLOGY
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION – is the
- Studies human behavior in
study & practice of designing, and implementing
different cultural context.
evaluating user interfaces that facilitate effective
G. EDUCATION
interaction between human & computer.
- Creating interactive learning
BRIEF HISTORY OF HCI environments.
H. LINGUISTICS
1940s – 1950s: The development of early computers.
- Informs that development of
1960s: The invention of GUI ( Graphical User natural language processing
Interface) by Douglas Engelbart. The introduction of systems.
mouse. I. ETHICS
- Ensures that technology is
1970s: Brought computers closer to non-expert
designed with respect for user
users.
privacy, security, and well-being.
1980s: Focusing on user centered design & the
importance of usability.
LESSON 3 UNDERSTANDING USERS IN HCI
A. USER-CENTERED DESIGN (UCD) is a
IMPORTANCE OF HCI
design philosophy that prioritizes the needs,
A. Enhancing usability – to make technology preferences, and limitations of end-users
easier and more efficient to use. throughout the entire design & development
B. Accessibility – ensures that technology is process.
accessible to all users.
Importance:
C. Productivity – contributes to higher
productivity in both professional and - Ensures that the final product is
personal context. tailored to the users resulting in
D. Safety – well-designed interfaces are higher satisfaction, increased,
essential to prevent errors & ensure safety. usability, and reduced frustration.
E. User Experience (UX) – creating positive B. USER CHARACTERISTICS refer to the
user experience. specific attributes, abilities, and backgrounds
of the end-users.
Importance:
LESSON 2 INTERDESCIPLINARY OF HCI
- It helps in creating interfaces that
Interdisciplinary of HCI means that it draws on
accommodates the diverse needs
knowledge from multiple fields to create a user-
of different users.
friendly interfaces & systems.
C. USER NEEDS & GOALS are the specific
A. PSYCHOLOGY objectives or tasks that users want to
- Helps designer to understand how accomplish when interacting with a product
users process information makes or system.
decisions and remember task.
Importance:
B. DESIGN
- Graphic & interaction design - it ensures that the product
principles guide the aesthetic & provides real value to the users.
functional aspects of user D. USER EXPERIENCE (UX) refers to the
interface. overall experience a user has when
C. COMPUTER SCIENCE interacting with a product.
- Provides the technical foundation
Importance:
from creating interactive systems.
D. SOCIOLOGY - A well-designed UX can increate
- Helps in understanding how user engagement reduce errors,
different social context influence. and enhance overall success, and
The way users interact with the its product.
technology.
E. PERSONAS are fictional characters that
represent different segments of a product’s
target audience.
Importance:
- Helps designers & developers
maintain a clear focus on the users
throughout the design process.