Criticism as an approach to interface aesthetics

In this paper we discuss the re-orientation of humancomputer interaction as an aesthetic field. We argue that mainstream approaches lack of general openness and ability to assess experience aspects of interaction, but that this can indeed be remedied. We introduce the concept of interface criticism as a way to turn the conceptual re-orientation into handles for practical design, and we present and discuss an interface criticism guide. Author Keywords Interface aesthetics, interface criticism, formative assessment. ACM Classification Keywords H.5.2: User Interfaces Evaluation/methodology, User

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: NORDICHI
• Authors: Olav W. Bertelsen, Søren Pold
• Keywords: Interface Criticism, Interface Criticism Guide, Keywords Interface Aesthetics, NORDICHI 2004