Search for dissertations about: "User-centred Design"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the words User-centred Design.

  2. 21. Consideration of anthropometric diversity

    Author : Erik Brolin; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Diversity; Digital Human Modelling; User Centred Design; Anthropometry; Ergonomics; Workplace Design; Accommodation; Visualisation; Product Design; Simulation; Human Factors;

    Abstract : Ergonomics and Human Factors address factors important to consider in the product and production development process. This is done through a User Centred Design process where focus is put on human-machine interactions. READ MORE

  4. 22. Designing Work and IT Systems : A Participatory Process that Supports Usability and Sustainability

    Author : Niklas Hardenborg; Bengt Sandblad; Jan Gulliksen; Tone Bratteteig; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : human computer interaction; usability; work design; participatory design; work analysis; user-centred design;

    Abstract : Since the use of computers and IT systems has become an essential part of many people’s daily work, the quality of IT systems’ is becoming more important for efficient, healthy and sustainable work. It has often been argued that the full potential of a new, supportive IT system seldom is achieved, because – despite implementation of the new system - outdated work procedures are still being preserved. READ MORE

  5. 23. Social Awareness Support for Cooperation : Design Experience and Theoretical Models

    Author : Ovidiu Sandor; Yngve Sundblad; Cristian Bogdan; Steven Benford; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; HCI; CSCW; social awareness; user-centred design; Spatial Model; Aether Model; communities; knowledge; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the research question of how social awareness support in computer systems for groups and communities can be designed in a successful way. While the field of human-computer interaction has been working with similar questions for more than 20 years, many aspects of people’s cooperation and the way those should be considered in system design still need further consideration and research. READ MORE

  6. 24. Usability Design : A framework for designing usable interactive systems in practice

    Author : Bengt Göransson; Jan Gulliksen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Human-Computer Interaction; Människa-dator interaktion;

    Abstract : Today many companies have started to become aware of the advantages of doing user-centred design. However, it is extremely rare that companies adopt a fully integrated user-centred design approach in one strategic shift. READ MORE

  7. 25. Role, Identity and Work : Extending the design and development agenda

    Author : David Dinka; James M. Nyce; Toomas Timpka; Sture Hägglund; Bengt Sandblad; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Role; Identity; Usability; Safety; User-centred design; Medical Informatics; Informatics; Informatik;

    Abstract : In order to make technology easier to handle for its users, the field of HCI (Human- Computer Interaction) has recently often turned the environment and the context of use. In this thesis the focus is on the relation between the user and the technology. READ MORE