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AbstractInformation Systems (IS) has its purpose in the name: a system that
is about information. To
arrive at the state of information, data that is input into the system has
to be processed so that it becomes meaningful to the user of the system.
The user only sees the interface such as the computer screen, the
keyboard or the printed document. Yet,
most IS development methodologies do not focus on the design of the
human-computer interface. Information Systems development requires a multi-disciplinary
project approach, and for the purposes of this paper some of the
disciplines will be mentioned without elaboration.
This paper reviews some of the research conducted in the areas of
Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Human-Computer
Interface design, and strives to put into perspective the role of
human-computer interface design within the context of information systems
development. This
article was written by Craig Smith in June 2001.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
Systems
Development Transformation
Systems,
People and Technology
The
Role of Human Computer Interface Design
Interaction
and Health
Considerations:
Accessibility and Interfaces
The
Role of Human Computer Interface Design
Conclusion
References
Just as the pen was taken out of the hands of the scribes in the middle ages, the power of high-tech scribes should be re-defined – Gerhard Fischer
Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS) development has traditionally focused on the computer or information technology (IT) domain even though there has been a recent move towards addressing the business domain within the framework of IS development (Allen, 1996). Studies have shown that already in 1980, there has been concern over the focus towards addressing the IT domain and neglect for the business domain in IS development (Brancheau, J.C. and J.C. Wetherbe, 1987).©2001, c.d.s. All articles on this site is Copyright Craig D. Smith, 2001; (unless otherwise stated). You may print or distribute.