Hci homework
Heuristics
Normalcy Bias
Definition: The normalcy bias describes our tendency to underestimate the possibility of disaster and believe that life will continue as normal, even in the face of significant threats or crises
Design: Color
Project: In our project we have learned about how a skewed heat perception can affect the response of people during heat events. In our color scheme we included green and red which are associated with bad and good. With the red we can bring attention to high temperatures and indicate through color its danger.
Availability Bias:
Definition: The availability heuristic describes our tendency to use information that comes to mind quickly and easily when making decisions about the future.
Design: Scale/ Proportions
Project: Since we are making a weather app, the user will just want to know the weather. We decided to put most of the important information in the homepage. We have functionalities where you could learn about mitigation techniques but that is not every user.
Levels of Processing Heuristics
Definition: The levels of processing model counters the idea that mere repetition helps us retain information long-term. Instead, it suggests that information that is encoded on a deeper level, through meaningful association, is easier to remember.
Design: White Space
Project: A simple design would be beneficial to make the person focus on the most important info
I’d think the normalcy bias in your CommHEAT context would be quite relevant at several levels. It applies for the UI, as you mention, as well as for all the decision making your users will have to make; Your app is almost entirely about well-informed decision making, right? And underestimation of heat catastrophe could be deadly.