Modules

Syllabus

Project


Module 4

Conceptual Design

Objectives

  1. Produce and justify a conceptual model for your project
  2. Describe prototyping
  3. Explain the use of scenarios and prototypes in design
  4. Produce simple prototypes

Topics

  1. Conceptual model
  2. Interface metaphor
  3. Interactive style
  4. Interface style
  5. Prototypes
  6. Low-fidelity prototyping
  7. High-fidelity prototyping
  8. Conceptual Design
  9. Physical Design

Readings

1. Text Chapter 2
2. Text Chapter 11
3. Clayton Lewis and John Rieman The Task Centered Design Process Section 2-3
4. Bad Metaphors?

Assignment (Homework #4)

1. (3 points) Propose at least 3 conceptual models for your project and name some strengths and weaknesses of each. Discuss aspects such as interface metaphor, interaction style, interface style, supported activities and functions.

2. (1 point) Create a scenario for 1 of your conceptual models and also accompanying storyboards that are consistent with the environment of the users.

3. (1 point) Using your Essential Use Case from Assignment 3, create card based prototypes for your scenario.

Grading Criteria