HCI

HCI

1. reduce the use of the keyboard

2. use an ergonomic keyboard

3. use an ergonomically designed mouse to avoid the likelihood of contracting RSI

4. Reduce to a minimum the number of mouse movements to carry out a task

5. Use of Colour

   • Pastel shades are easier on the eye
   • Use appropriate text and background colour
   • avoid colours such as red or green (colour blind)
   • Colours make things easier to learn

6. Consistency

   • consistency between similar pages
   • similar pieces of software in the same range (same HCI to make it easier to learn)
   • objects should be in the same place, users expect to see them in the same place

7. Use of pictures/icons

   • young children learn better from pictures
   • help kids choose the right option
   • make the interface easier to learn

8. Use of text

   • use a font that is easy to read
   • appropriate font size
   • interface aimed at children, use simple language
   • short sentences for kids interfaces
   • don't use give the user too much info

9. Sound

   • add sound to make it interesting
   • allow sounds to be turned off
   • sound is needed for partially blind or blind people