Practice Designing To Bridge The Gulfs (4.2.5) - Guidelines in HCI - Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Micro Specialization
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Designing to Bridge the Gulfs

Practice - Designing to Bridge the Gulfs

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define Gulf of Execution.

💡 Hint: Think about how users sometimes feel they can't complete what they want in an interface.

Question 2 Easy

What is discoverability?

💡 Hint: Consider how you find tools in a software application without prior knowledge.

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Question 1

What does the Gulf of Execution refer to?

The gap between user intent and actions.
The gap between system feedback and user intent.
The gap between interface aesthetics and usability.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a user cannot perform a task they intended.

Question 2

True or False: Effective feedback should always be vague to encourage exploration.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how confusing or unclear responses can frustrate users.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an application interface for a new user looking to book a flight. Describe how you would bridge the Gulfs of Execution and Evaluation.

💡 Hint: Think about possible frustrations users might face and how clear mapping can help them.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate an existing e-commerce website's checkout process and identify gaps based on Norman's model.

💡 Hint: Consider both user feedback and their indications throughout the checkout journey.

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