Title
The use of theatre in requirements gathering and usability studies
Abstract
This paper discusses the use of theatrical techniques to communicate to designers the user requirements for IT interfaces - particularly those of ''extreme users'' such as older people. The methodology and processes of producing such material in a video form are described, together with the strengths and weaknesses of this approach. The paper concludes by suggesting the various roles live theatre can play in user centered design. Although the research, on which this paper is based, focuses on the challenges presented by older and disabled users, the techniques described are applicable to a wider range of users.
Year
DOI
Venue
2006
10.1016/j.intcom.2006.05.003
Interacting with Computers
Keywords
Field
DocType
disabled user,older people,extreme user,theatrical technique,communicating user requirements,various role,wider range,methodology,video form,film/theatre,user requirement,usability study,it interface,user requirements,user centered design
User experience design,Computer science,Usability,Requirements analysis,Human–computer interaction,User modeling,Multimedia,User requirements document,Strengths and weaknesses,User-centered design
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
18
5
Interacting with Computers
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
50
3.30
14
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alan F. Newell1936158.25
A. Carmichael2583.95
M. Morgan3583.95
A. Dickinson4775.32