Prototyping for usability of new technology

International Journal of Human Computer Studies

Volumn 55, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 485-501

  Hall, Roger R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

Efficiency; Prototypes; Usability; User centred design; Value

Indexed keywords

CONSUMER PRODUCTS; COSTS; DATA PROCESSING; FEEDBACK; HEURISTIC METHODS; PROBLEM SOLVING; SOFTWARE PROTOTYPING; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER; USER INTERFACES;

USER-CENTRED DESIGN;

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION;

EID: 0035497282     PISSN: 10715819     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/ijhc.2001.0478     Document Type: Conference Paper

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