Names and reference in user interfaces

This short paper argues that references in user interfaces, in particular names and the values they denote, are often designed in a way that is incomplete and inconsistent thereby causing problems for users. This paper explores names and values through illustrations in order to clear the way for a more systematic approach to the design of names and reference.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: BCSHCI
• Authors: Harold W. Thimbleby, Michael D. Harrison
• Keywords: BCSHCI 2007, Human Computer Interaction, Paper Explores Names, Particular Names, Short Paper