Specifying Relations between Research and the Design of Human-Computer Interactions

摘要

This paper argues the need for more effective: human-computer interactions; design of such interactions; and research to support such design. One contribution to more effective research would be the specification of relations between research and the design of human-computer interactions. The aim of this paper is to propose such a specification. Meeting this specification renders HCI knowledge coherent. complete and "fit-for-design-purpose". The absence of such relations renders Cognitive Science knowledge not coherent, complete nor "fit-for-design-purpose" (as opposed to "fit-for-understanding-purpose"). The paper concludes that specification of relations is required for more effective research support fo the design of human-computer interactions.