University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan de Oro

Human Computer Interaction

BS in Technology Communication Management, First Semester/SY 2021-2022

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Activity 2

Directions: Answer the following questions completely and thoughtfully.

1. What does HCI anchor on?

2. What characteristic do we require to anticipate when we are designing
interactive products?
3. Which needs of a user do we need to take into account?
4. What are the components of a good design?
5. What is interaction design?
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of multi-disciplinary team?
7. Why do we need multi-disciplinary teams?
8. What is user experience in relation to Interaction design?
9. What is involved in the process of interaction design?
10. What are the core aspects of interaction design?
11. Are computers rewarding or frustrating?
12. Are computers “user-friendly”?
 That depends on the computer. Computers come in different shapes and
sizes. Some of them aren't even necessarily electrical. There are
mechanical computers, and various other types. However without
specification, computers are user-friendly in a way that it gives
convenience to our life. But not all computers are user friendly.
Computers have a purpose and a task and sometimes that requires a
little less polish in order to guarantee the performance needed to perform
such task.
13. What does it mean to be “user-friendly”?
 It is about making it easy for visitors to find the information they need quickly
and easily on any device. User friendly has a good usability that making it
effortless for the users. Some of the most basic and proven usability tips
include proper use of taglines, intuitive navigation and concise content.