Just what should we call UX design?
Despite working in user experience, Posner doesn't like that term. Instead of the word 'user'. The director of Creative Works at Google prefers to say 'human', which is, after all, what the user is, unless you're really designing a product to be used by bots."Language is culture, that's anthropology 101," she says."Once you actually change the language you realise how important a word can mean.
"When we use the word 'user' it implies just when that person is using that device. The device is the story; the user is just the person who uses it. So if we take away that word and think about the human being then the kind of research that we would use would be much broader, much deeper, and therefore really allow us to understand the human being who uses that technology or uses that software.
"The engineer would probably think of the ergonomics of the table vis-a-vis the room vis-a-vis the person and make sure the measurements totally fit. The designer may think about how the design of the table should reflect the aesthetics of the room. An anthropologist or someone who thinks from a humanistic standpoint would think about the role of the table in people's lives.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Don't give up': Belfast man with learning disability lands the 'perfect job'Michael has overcome some setbacks, but is excelling today in his new role
Read more »
One in six Brits don't know the signs of financial abuseOne in six of us can't spot the signs of financial abuse, according to new research.
Read more »
FBI searches former president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in FloridaOfficials are investigating the discovery of boxes containing classified information that were taken to the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate when he left office. Mr Trump claimed the 'unannounced raid' represented 'dark times for our nation'.
Read more »
Gardeners' World's Monty Don melts hearts with photo of new baby arrivalGardeners' World's Monty Don melted hearts with a sweet photo of the latest baby family arrival on Monday
Read more »
Commonwealth countries unite to increase organ donation and tackle health inequalitiesAS PART of the Commonwealth Games legacy, 43 Commonwealth countries and 19 national and international organisations have come together to share expertise...
Read more »