AS 92006 · 5 credits · External
Usability in HCI
Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces
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This standard asks you to understand and analyse how well computer interfaces (like websites, apps, and software) are designed for people to use. You'll learn about usability principles—rules that make interfaces easy and effective—and apply them to real interfaces to see what works well and what could be improved.
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- ·Describe what human-computer interfaces are and why usability principles matter when designing them
- ·Identify and explain how specific usability principles (like error prevention, consistency, or accessibility) are used in real interfaces
- ·Compare two or more interfaces and explain their strengths and weaknesses in terms of usability
- ·Suggest practical improvements to an interface and explain how those changes would apply usability principles
- ·Use Māori values (mātāpono Māori) and inclusive design concepts when discussing usability
You identify and describe 3–4 usability principles correctly in a real interface, clearly state which principle each feature relates to, and explain why considering usability matters when designing.
You explain how specific usability features work in an interface of your choice, link these features to their purpose, and show how they improve the user experience in practical scenarios.