Design Implications Homework #1 Steven Callahan

Maytag Dishwashers vs.

Bad Design 1.Button Placement

Bad Design 1.Button Placement 2. Console 1.Button Placement 2. Console

Bad Design 1.Button Placement 2.Console 3. “Clean” Indicator 1.Button Placement 2.Console 3. “Clean” Indicator

Good Design 1.Button Placement

Good Design 1.Button Placement 2.Console 1.Button Placement 2.Console

Good Design 1.Button Placement 2.Console 3.“Clean” Indicator 1.Button Placement 2.Console 3.“Clean” Indicator

Conclusion  Nobody wants to read labels  Products need testing in real situations  Account for non-ideal user  Nobody wants to read labels  Products need testing in real situations  Account for non-ideal user