Progressive scenarios: A rapid method for understanding user interpretations of technology

Jina Huh, Mark S. Ackerman, Mark W. Newman, Ayse G. Buyuktur

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Abstract

For emerging group technologies that require evaluations on long-term use and social norms, assumptions, and implicit rules that develop around the technologies, standard usability testing may not be adequate. At the same time, field based research that allows for observing technology use over long-term is costly in terms of time. In this paper, we present a rapid method that we call progressive scenarios, which could help replicate the processes by which interpretations evolve over time in natural settings and how invisible assumptions and social norms dictate the technology use. Using a preliminary design concept of a publicly available ambient personal information and communication system, we demonstrate how the method helped to elicit design implications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 16th ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, GROUP'10
Pages31-34
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event16th ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, GROUP'10 - Sanibel Island, FL, United States
Duration: 7 Nov 201010 Nov 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 16th ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, GROUP'10

Conference

Conference16th ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, GROUP'10
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanibel Island, FL
Period7/11/1010/11/10

Keywords

  • ambiguity
  • multiple interpretations
  • scenario-based design
  • user-centered design

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