D2L Discussions for Week 8

  • Site maps, flowcharts and wireframes
  • More examples of user-specified automation: subscription/reload, reminders, repeat services --- most involve familiar microinteractions
  • Avoiding or living with modes
    • Make state visible
    • Spring-loaded modes
    • Related problem: how to get out of a mode
  • Using the Cognitive Walkthrough
    • Go for determining learnability
    • Early in design process
  • Post-completion error: Seattle rail system