Practice Signifiers (4.1.4) - Guidelines in HCI - Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Micro Specialization
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Signifiers

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Question 1 Easy

What is a signifier?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a guide or indicator.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a visual signifier.

💡 Hint: Consider how buttons inform users.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a signifier do?

Shows possible actions
Indicates how to perform actions
Is not important to design

💡 Hint: Focus on what makes using an interface easier.

Question 2

True or False: Affordances and signifiers are the same.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on their definitions and roles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a user interface for a new app that includes effective signifiers. Explain your design choices.

💡 Hint: Think about common actions and how to guide users through them.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a poorly designed interface in terms of signifiers. Identify specific problems.

💡 Hint: Consider user experience and where they might be confused.

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