HCI ASSIGNMENT
SCI/ICT/1269/22
1.Discuss how you would conduct a cognitive walkthrough of the GUI using a
fully-functional prototype of the activity monitoring app. (5 Marks)
• Select a Representative User Profile:
• Define the target user group (e.g., active adults, fitness enthusiasts, or individuals
tracking their daily activities for health).
• Identify specific tasks they need to complete in the app, such as tracking steps, setting
exercise goals, viewing activity summaries, etc.
• Define User Goals and Tasks:
• Break down the tasks users want to achieve, such as logging an activity, viewing
progress, or setting reminders for specific activities.
• Tasks should reflect real-world usage, like “viewing the daily step count,” “tracking a
workout,” or “checking historical activity data.”
Step-by-Step Walkthrough:
• Walk through the user interface step by step, as a typical user would, and analyze
whether each step is intuitive for the user.
• Ask questions like:
o Does the user know what to do next?
o Is it clear what actions they need to take to complete the task?
o Are there any points where the user might make an error?
• Consider the feedback from each action taken (e.g., a button press or menu selection),
whether it’s immediate and understandable, and if it guides users through the process.
• Identify Problem Areas:
• Based on the walkthrough, identify areas where the design may cause confusion or errors,
such as ambiguous button labels, unclear navigation, or unnecessary complexity in task
flow.
• Pay attention to whether the users' expectations match the actual behavior of the app.
• Evaluate Against Usability Principles:
• Apply usability principles, such as consistency, visibility, feedback, and simplicity, to
check whether the app helps users easily achieve their goals.
