Design Homework
Using one of the design methodologies we learned in class (or another of your choosing that you clear with me
first),
design a microwave interface. The catch: it can only have
one button. No keypad, no
touchscreen. Just a single button. You can design the button yourself and it can have
multiple functionalities (turning, pushing, etc). The microwave can only have one simple
digital readout screen like this:
Create a sketch of the microwave and describe how the button works.
You should support the following tasks and explain what steps a user would do to accomplish each:
- Setting the time to cook
- Start cooking
- Stop cooking (even if there is time left)
- Clear the display
- Optional features (which need all the necessary set/cancel functionality)
- A clock
- Adjust power level
- A kitchen timer
In addition, create a writeup that addresses the following:
- What design methodology did you use to design this? Explain any relevant details
(e.g. if you did co-design, how did you run the session? if you did brainstorming, who did
you brainstorm with and what came out of it)
- How usable is your microwave? Do you think there are features that are very usable
or likely to be problematic? You don't have to conduct a usability study, but do an
analysis given what you, as a usability expert, know about interfaces.
Turn in a picture of your design along with your writeup into the BOX folder.