Research user interface topics
The problem
Technology is constantly changing, and user interfaces change along with it. The proliferation of digital devices means that the user interface is no longer limited to the computer. Consumers now encounter user interfaces in their cars, their homes, on airplanes, at their bank and on their mobile phones. Scientists, engineers and product designers are meeting these market needs by conducting cutting edge research and developing new technologies and approaches. While these innovations in human-machine interface design may ultimately benefit users, they can confuse product developers. How does one choose from the myriad possibilities while avoiding the pitfalls? Designing a user interface means making tradeoffs to find the optimum. But in a world of infinite possibilities and information overload, how do you find the optimum that is right for your particular application? Moreover, how do you know when you have found it?
If you have a specific question concerning user interfaces that needs investigation and analysis, then Namahn can help you.
The solution
Namahn can give you the best answer to your question. Moreover, our answer will incorporate both cutting edge research and our own considerable experience.
Namahn is a respected authority in user-centered design. We have experience with a wide range of platforms, technologies, and application areas. As specialists in user-centered design for digital products, it is our business not only to keep abreast of the most recent developments in interaction design, but to be a part of these developments. Working in the interaction design field on a day-to-day basis means that we have both a broad overview of the field as well as deep practical knowledge of specific disciplines within the field. All of this means quick and original answers to your pressing questions. We go straight to the right resources, find out the latest and most relevant information and, most important of all, select just what you need to know. Namahn has conducted projects in such diverse areas as:
- Touch screens
- Use of natural language
- XML for specifying interfaces
- The use of eye tracking for usability testing
The approach
Our research methodology is comprehensive yet focused. We have access to traditional sources of information (specialist publications, research, the web etc.) as well as tools such as digital libraries that you may not know about. Moreover, with nearly 20 years of experience in user-centered design for digital products, Namahn can tap into our in-house knowledge base and our network of design and domain experts. Perhaps most important of all is that we know what to look for, what questions to ask and how to interpret the answers. Our understanding of the context is what enables us to extract the right answer in a timely manner.
The deliverables
Namahn delivers a well researched report with all the sources quoted should you wish to delve more deeply into a particular area. The report contains the results of our custom investigation and analysis, and answer your specific questions. Moreover, all our reports provide not only information but concrete and actionable recommendations.
The benefits
The Pareto Principle states that 80 percent of results flow from 20 percent of effort. In other words, small things can have large consequences. Designing the optimal user interface can have a huge impact on the acceptance of your product or service…acceptance that directly impacts the bottom line. Namahn can help you find the proverbial needle in the haystack: the key piece of information or one insight that will help you to create an outstanding product. Moreover, as ourselves the embodiment of the Pareto Principle, we can do this for you efficiently so that you save time and can concentrate on getting an outstanding product to market as quickly as possible.