Human Computer Interaction Research Paper

Subject: Information Systems and the Organisations

Team member: Amirul, Sean, Umesh and Rahim

Project title: Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Issues and Webpage Design

Introduction on HCI

Often software developers create a computer program or system for a device that requires users to spend time to learn how to use the program. These interfaces might be easy to use for developers since they know the system well, but a user just wants to get the job done without spending lots of time learning the software (they might want to switch to another program if it’s too hard to use). A developer might treat the program and the user separately, however the user is part of the system and a developer needs to create softwares with the user in mind,

Just when you think you’ve got a good idea, you’ll find that a whole group of people struggle to figure out how to use it or sometimes backfires in a situation. Even worse, some computer developers think that their users are dummies and that any interface problems are the user’s fault and not the developer’s. But the real problem is that the developer knows the system pretty well, whereas the user just wants to get their job done without having to spend lots of time learning the software. If the software is too hard to use, people will just find something else that’s easier. Good interfaces are worth a lot in the market.

Introduction on Web design

Web design is the planning and creation of websites. This includes the information of architecture, site structure, layout, user interface, navigation, colours, imagery, and fonts. All of these are combined with the principles of design to create a website that meets the goals of the owner and designer. When you do web design you can work on entire sites or individual pages like:

 HTML

 CSS

 JavaScript

 CGI

HCI is an important consideration for any business that uses computers in their everyday operation. Well designed systems ensure that staff are not frustrated during their work and as a result are more content and productive. HCI is also important in the design of safety critical systems, such as, for example, air traffic control centers or power plants. If there are design errors in these situations, it can have serious results, possibly resulting in the death of many people.

How is web design applied in any company/organizations?

Web designing is an important factor in promoting business or marketing a product. As billions of users browse through the web, trying to find what they want at homes, lots of companies or organizations don't want to miss the profits it can give them.

Print ads or billboards are a good source of promoting products but people nowadays would rather choose to sit in their homes and browse through the web searching for the things they need, e.g. Amazon.com, Ebay.com or Gumtree.

The design of the webpage is important as it is the door to the viewers interest. A user normally takes only 5 - 8 seconds to decide whether they are going to continue browsing the site or