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Iterative user-interface design

Nielsen, J.·1993·Computer
DOI 10.1109/2.241424
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A method for developing user interfaces by refining them iteratively over several versions is presented. Each iteration is subjected to user testing or other usability-evaluation methods designed to uncover usability problems. This method not only eliminates problems of this nature, but also allows designers to take advantage of any insights into user needs that emerge from the tests. The author describes four case studies where the median improvement in overall usability from the first to the last iteration was 165%, and the median improvement per iteration was 38%.>

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  • Iterative design often pays big dividends, and assessment systems are no exception.

    “Iterative design often pays big dividends [Nielsen 1993], and assessment systems are no exception.”

    From Peer and self assessment in massive online classes (2013) · cites this paper as Nielsen 1993

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Authors
Nielsen, J.
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Nielsen, J.
ORCID
Nielsen, J.
Venue
Computer
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Published
1993-11
Volume
26
Issue
11
Pages
32-41
ISSN
0018-9162 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1109/2.241424
OpenAlex
W2049864245
Cited by
444
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0
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.62
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplorehelp/downloads/license-information/IEEE.html (vor)
Locations
Computer (publishedVersion)
Funders
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Usability and User Interface Design
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Software Engineering Techniques and Practices
Keywords
usability evaluation, user testing, usability problems, user needs, user interface development, usability improvement

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