Intuitive Use of User Interfaces: Defining a Vague Concept

In this paper we present a general definition of the concept ‘intuitive use of user interfaces' on the basis of our current interdisciplinary work. ‘Intuitive use’ is regarded as a characteristic of human-machine systems. It refers to a special kind of interaction process between users and technical systems that use the users' intuition. The main part of the paper deals with central aspects of this definition in detail and discusses pre-conditions and restrictions of the use of the concept. The main aspects that we discuss are the design of technical systems, application and non-conscious use of previous knowledge, intuition as a non-conscious process, interaction, and effectiveness. We complement this discussion by addressing the relationship between aesthetics and intuitive use.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: HCI
• Authors: Anja Naumann, Jörn Hurtienne, Johann Habakuk Israel, Carsten Mohs, Martin Christof Kindsmüller, Herbert A. Meyer, Steffi Hußlein
• Keywords: Current Interdisciplinary Work, HCI 2007, Human Computer Interaction, Human-machine Systems, Technical Systems