Conceptual models provide a theoretical basis for advancing scientific knowledge and
improving professional practice. Although numerous assistive technology–related models …

Predictive conceptual models help us frame research questions, interpret results, and guide
clinical practice. Although numerous models have appeared in the assistive technology (AT) …

This work gives a broad introductory overview of the topic of usability. Firstly, usability is
defined and a framework for identifying different aspects of usability is given. The main …

This book provides a variety of answers in its description and discussion of new, sometimes
radical approaches tousability evaluation', now an increasingly common business tool. It …

System design has conventionally been the province of engineers, and the approaches
taken to the design of systems have conventionally led to formal specification of the system …

This experiment investigated the relationships between the characteristics of prospective-
users of traffic signs (people who will use the signs in the future) and the guessability of …

Highlights•Case study of the origins of usability issues in three product development
projects.•A framework of drivers of usability in product design practice is proposed.•The main …

This study investigated whether or not training methods affected the effectiveness of symbol
training and if there were any relationships between sign symbol characteristics and training …

Globalization, technological complexity, the growth of more mature markets demanding
differentiated or high-quality products, and the pressure of competition to reduce time and …

The product development is a multidisciplinary process but also involves different areas of
knowledge ranging from creativity in concept generation to refinement of design and finally …