Abstract
Methods and guidelines for user interface design embody certain computer technologies. This also applies to interaction styles. Interaction based on a command language was a relevant solution with the character-based display. Direct manipulation emerged from the potentials of the graphical workstation and personal computer. This inherent relation between interface design and computer technology implies that our established guidelines and experiences are challenged when new technologies emerge.
Jesper Kjeldskov has a background in the humanities with a Master’s degree in humanistic computer science. He is currently a PhD student working with human-computer interaction for virtual reality and mobile computers.
Jan Stage is associate professor in computer science. He holds a PhD degree in computer science. His research interests are usability testing, HCI design, and software engineering.
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Kjeldskov, J., Stage, J. (2003). Interaction Styles in Development Tools for Virtual Reality Applications. In: Madsen, K.H. (eds) Production Methods. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0063-8_3
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