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Rapid Prototyping Methods to Develop Applications for Seniors
Overview This paper presents a case study of rapid prototyping for iterative prototype design and formative evaluation of computer interfaces for the development of applications for seniors. A combination of three different tools was used - paper sketches, MS-PowerPoint, and Macromedia Flash. Each tool was used for different phases and roles in the prototyping process. Macromedia Flash served as the main prototyping tool for iterative design and formative evaluation, and the experience showed that Flash can support the rapid prototyping process by reducing the tradeoff that occurs between ease of learning and use and prototype function. The prototyping process involving senior users was found useful in detecting usability problems, especially language issues and problems with touch screen interface elements involving physical interaction.
| Publisher | Virginia Tech | File Format | |
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| Date Published | February 2005 | ||
| Format | White Papers | ||
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