Thoughts on Human Computer Interaction

Interaction design is “designing interactive products to support the way people communicate and interact in their everyday and working lives” (Rogers, Sharp, & Preece, 2012, p. 9). Interaction design is all about enhancing the user experience allowing for ease of use and increased productivity. Its focus is on answering the question as to how to design such products. Reflections I am an avid iPhone user. With each iOS update comes several new features designed to enhance user experience over the years I have been able to utilize many new tools released with new updates. When iOS 11 rolled out I was super excited about the customizable control center. I am now able to pick and choose what is available to me at the flick of a finger. I have mine set to display my calculator, alarm clock, battery saver, flash light, and wallet apps. Instead of having to search for them in my apps or settings I can access them immediately. Thoughts Interaction design is a super important. If we c...

For the past few years I have only purchased and worn the Nike Free RN Flyknit running shoe. While I typically avoid running and usually opt for brisk walking as my cardio, these are my go-to shoes for the gym. I also wear them to work on days that I choose to wear scrubs. On days that I am working as needed in the pharmacy I am typically on my feet 8 to 9 hours out of a 10-hour shift. At the end of a workout or work day I am not left with sore or tired feet and legs, unlike when I wore Nike’s Flex RN. The Free RN Flyknit offers adequate support without being bulky. When shopping for new shoes at the time I ultimately chose this pair because they were light-weight, made from extremely breathable material, and had a flexible sole. I find that wearing workout shoes made with more breathable material helps cut down on sweat and odor tremendously. Another feature I really liked was the fact that the heel and tongue are thinner than most shoes. This makes the shoe fit like a glove and hel...