Authors:
Jon Kolko
Historically, the fields relating to interaction design have dealt primarily with software and interface design. Commonly used evaluation methods, such as Heuristic Evaluation [9] and Cognitive Walkthrough [7], were developed with an eye towards improving usability of computer interfaces. Additionally, research methodologies such as Contextual Inquiry [2] are usually taught to software developers interested in the more humane side of the engineering world. The field of Industrial Design (also referred to as Product Design) enjoys a process that is similar in nature to that of traditional interaction design. Industrial designers tend to be aesthetically driven or "right brain" oriented,…
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