Dimensions in the IxD Design Space
This page introduces factors that influence design and dimensions that define the space of possible design solutions.
Factors in IxD Design
Factors are dimensions that are relevant to the design that you cannot control. Good user research should specify these dimensions.
Some candidates:
- User knowledge of the domain
- User experience with similar technologies
- Novice user, repeat user, practiced user
- Context of use (e.g. mobile, screen, information on hand)
- Goal type (e.g. productivity, service, learning, entertainment)
Dimensions of the Design Space
These dimensions illustrate the space of design possibilities
- Interaction style (e.g. command-based, direct manipulation, menu selection, form completion, wizard)
- Modality (e.g. visual, auditory, physical)
- Machine-inferred selections
What are other factors and dimensions?