Using Design Patterns as Usability Heuristics for Mobile Groupware Systems

Luna-García, Huizilopoztli; Mendoza, Ricardo A. Ramírez; Vargas, M.; Muñoz, Jaime; Álvarez, Francisco; Rodríguez, Laura C.

doi:10.1109/tla.2015.7404939

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“…Considering the previous definitions, the second point of the initial PROMETHEUS validation consists in analyzing the data from the 19 studies identified by [8] that attempt to determine the effectiveness of the new heuristics (Section II), and considering two additional recently-published studies [5], [18]. We calculate the heuristic quality indicators for each of them as possible according to the published information, and we underscore the conclusions regarding whether or not the developed heuristics are more effective than the control heuristics.…”

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“…One of the most widely used inspection methods is heuristic evaluations, proposed by Nielsen and Molich [4]. In this method, a small group of 3-5 evaluators inspect a particular software system's usability, guided by a list of usability criteria known as usability heuristics [4], [5]. Heuristic evaluation is a low-cost easily applicable method, which can be used at various stages of an application's development [4].…”

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PROMETHEUS: Procedural Methodology For Developing Heuristics Of Usability

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2017

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Usability is a key discipline related to the development of modern software systems. Its goal is to assess the userfriendliness and effectiveness of a software product from the user point of view. Therefore, proper methodologies and techniques to perform this assessment are definitely relevant. Heuristic evaluation is probably the most commonly used method for usability assessment. Initially developed by Nielsen and Molich in the '90s, traditional heuristic evaluations rely on Nielsen's wellknown 10 usability heuristics. However, recent evidence suggests that such heuristics are not sufficiently complete for dealing with new domains such as interactive television, virtual worlds, and many others. In addition to the lack of suitability of traditional heuristics, in the past years the lack of a robust methodology or process to effectively develop and validate these new domainspecific heuristics has been documented. In this paper we summarize current evidence regarding the lack of suitability of traditional heuristics, as well as the need to develop new domain-specific heuristics. After identifying and acknowledging existing gaps in heuristics for state-of-the-art technology, as documented by other researchers, we present PROMETHEUS, a PROcedural METhodology for developing HEuristics of USability. PROMETHEUS refines the methodology of , and is composed of 8 stages. PROMETHEUS clearly defines the artifacts that are required and produced by each stage, and also presents a set of quality indicators in order to assess the need for further refinement in the development of new heuristics. As an initial validation of PROMETHEUS, we apply a questionnaire to several researchers that have used the methodology of Rusu et al. , and we have also performed a small retrospective study, computing the quality indicators of several previous studies. Our results suggest that PROMETHEUS is a very promising methodology, and that the metrics and indicators are indeed pertinent with respect to the conclusions of previous studies.

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Section: B Validation Of Quality Indicatorsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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PROMETHEUS: Procedural Methodology For Developing Heuristics Of Usability

Jimenez

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2017

IEEE Latin Am. Trans.

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“…In recent years, we have witnessed significant advances in wireless technology and the ubiquity of mobile devices with increasing processing, storage, and communication capabilities. This evolution of mobile computing has opened up new possibilities in the fields of communication, social interaction, and learning [1]. The increase in the number of mobile users and the variety of tasks possible through these devices has made it crucial to offer a harmonious experience of interacting with mobile interfaces.…”

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Mobile User Interaction Design Patterns: A Systematic Mapping Study

2022

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Interaction design patterns have evolved as a resource that facilitates documentation and the reuse of proven solutions. They provide a structured and understandable mechanism for what to do in the design. Mobile devices have characteristics, configurations, and restrictions that make the construction of their interfaces full of particularities to this environment, and problems that are often common to designers and developers. This study presented a systematic mapping of the state-of-the-art regarding interaction design patterns for mobile devices. A total of 23 studies that include articles and books met the selection criteria in this mapping, examining relevant scientific databases and books that were cited in relevant articles. As a main result, 336 patterns were compiled, with 261 of these problems and solutions being dissimilar from each other. The paper describes patterns in 18 categories covering different interaction aspects. Pattern structural elements with mentions in more than five papers included: Name, Solution, Problem, Context, Examples, Related Patterns, Forces, Consequences and Figure. Four studies reported empirical evaluation of the patterns with a limited number of users. The paper contributed with a categorization of existing patterns and the challenges for uniformization of structure and empirical evidence with user evaluation.

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