Group 1

• • It is the process of creating the look and feel of the product, system, or object. It includes thinking about how it should look, its size, color, materials, and overall style.
  • Is important in fields like industrial design, product design, architecture, and fashion design, where the appearance of a product or object is very important.
  • The main aim of it is to make designs that are visually attractive, practical, and comfortable for users.

  Physical Design
• • Also known as interaction design, is the process of creating user-friendly interfaces for computer system or software applications.
  • It involves user research, interface design, and usability testing to ensure that the technology is accessible, efficient, and meets user needs.
  • The goal is to optimize the interaction between users and technology, making it intuitive, enjoyable, and useful.

  HCI Design
• • SOME OF THE SEVERAL FACTORS WHY PHYSICAL DESIGN IS EASIER THAN HCI DESIGN:
  • Tangibility
  • Familiarity
  • Clear Constraints
  • Immediate Feedback
• • Physical design deals with tangible objects and materials that we can directly interact with and manipulate.
  • This makes it easier to visualize and understand the design process.

  Tangibility
• • Physical product, such as smartphones or a chair, designers can work with tangible materials like metal, plastic, or wood.
  • They can physically manipulate these materials, consider their properties (e.g., weight, texture, durability), and create prototypes to test the physical aspects of the design.

  Product Design
• • Work with fabrics, texture, and physical garments.
  • They can drape fabrics on mannequins, experiment with different cuts and styles, and physically try on prototypes to assess the fit and feel of the designs.

  Fashion Design
• • Physical design is based on real-world objects and experiences that people are already familiar with.
  • Makes it easier to create intuitive and user-friendly designs.

  Familiarity
• • Most people are familiar with how the it works.
  • They intuitively understand that they need to grasp and turn a handle to open a door.

  Door Handles
• • People know that flipping a switch up or down controls the lighting in a room.

  Light Switches
• • Such as remote controls, game controllers, or kitchen appliances often follow familiar conventions.

  Buttons and Controls
• • Physical design often has it, such as manufacturing limitations, material properties, and ergonomic considerations.
  • It provides a framework for the design process and help guide decision-making.

  Clear Constraints
• • Physical prototypes can be created and tested relatively quick, allowing designers to receive it and make necessary adjustments.
  • This iterative process speeds up the design cycle and reduces the risk of errors or usability issues.

  Immediate Feedback
• • When designing a new chair, designers can create a physical prototype and have individuals sit on it to provide immediate feedback on comfort, ergonomics, and usability.

  Prototyping and Testing
• • Designers can conduct it on a smartphone prototype, observing how users navigate through the interface, perform tasks, and provide feedback on their experience.

  Usability Testing