Proposal to Conceive Multimedia Systems from a Value Creation Perspective and a Collaborative Work Routes Approach

Abstract

Methodologies for the development of interactive multimedia systems traditionally apply the practices and lifecycles of user-centred design in conjunction with usability and accessibility practices guided by software engineering process models. This work contributes to the conception of multimedia systems through a new way of working using a set of work routes encouraging collaborative work. This new approach to conceive multimedia systems is centred on value creation and value-sensitive design, through a formal characterisation based on theoretical foundations. The results obtained from an evaluation of this definition, using a case study in an academic context, show that our scheme facilitates the conception and planning of factors such as the interactive multimedia experience and the responsible design of the solution.

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“…The work routes suggest a certain degree of sequentiality the first time they are carried out. However, these can be conducted concurrently among the other routes that exist for the pre-production of multimedia systems [2]. This implies the challenge of knowing the status of completion of each of the routes.…”

“…On the other hand, a "multimedia system allows for value creation for interested parties through the deployment of an Interactive Multimedia Experience (IME), using an ethic and responsible design approach, and addresses the users' needs, interests and expectations by influencing their human senses via storytelling using digital media resources" [2]. The IME is considered to be a key element in the design of a multimedia system, through which value is delivered to its stakeholders [2].…”

“…On the other hand, a "multimedia system allows for value creation for interested parties through the deployment of an Interactive Multimedia Experience (IME), using an ethic and responsible design approach, and addresses the users' needs, interests and expectations by influencing their human senses via storytelling using digital media resources" [2]. The IME is considered to be a key element in the design of a multimedia system, through which value is delivered to its stakeholders [2]. In a review of the state of the art methodologies, related to the development of interactive and multimedia systems [3], it was clear that no work approach is concerned with establishing a precise and formally defined process to guide the design of a multimedia system.…”

“…The Responsible Design Route is aimed at identifying local, regional, national and global regulations and policies that can potentially influence the IME and must be taken into account to ensure a solution aligned with them. Likewise, it recognizes the impacts that the solution may produce, in the medium and long term, as a result of its prolonged use in other contexts, such as in organizations or communities; it helps to identify patterns in these contexts, in order to favor the design of the IME [2]. The active and collaborative participation of the following stakeholders is essential for the implementation of the Responsible Route:…”