Supporting the design of network-spanning applications

In this case study, we describe our use of ECT, a tool intended to simplify the design and development of network-spanning applications. We have used ECT throughout the course of a two-year collaboration, which has involved individuals with expertise in a variety of fields, including interaction design and computer systems engineering. We describe our experiences with this tool, with a particular focus on its emerging role in helping us to structure our collaboration. We conclude by presenting lessons that we have learned, and by suggesting future directions for the development of tools to support the design of network-spanning applications. Keywords Interaction design, network-spanning applications, toolkit, component-orientation. ACM Classification Keywords H5.m. Information interfaces and presentation (e.g., HCI): Miscellaneous.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Stefan Rennick Egglestone, Andy Boucher, Tom Rodden, Andy Law, Jan Humble, Chris Greenhalgh
• Keywords: ACM Classification Keywords, CHI 2009, Human Computer Interaction, Keywords Interaction Design, Network-spanning Applications