Interaction design and human factors support in the development of a personal communicator for children
Ron Oosterholt, Mieko Kusano, Govert de Vries · 1996
Today's computer games for children are primarily focused on boys.Two years ago Philips started the development of a new 'personal communication' product that addresses the needs of young children and especially the needs of young gifts.This article is focused on the interaction design and human factors support provided throughout the development of this product.It illustrates the involvement of the interaction design discipline, ranging from the initial generation and visualization of interface ideas to the final transfer to the software engineering team of detailed user interface specifications.The article also describes how human factors support ensured that potential users were involved on continuously in the design process, as well' as how this involvement influenced the development of the final product.The article concludes with a discussion of the lessons learned in designing products for children.