[ubuntu-art] // External opinions on Ubuntu Art //

[Julian Oliver]

..on Wed, May 31, 2006 at 12:38:13AM +1000, Pascal Klein wrote:
> 
> I'd like add that perhaps it would be useful, especially as a
> comparison, to do a similar things to people who are new to Ubuntu and
> do not have any design training ie. an average end-user.

there's a good idea..

> 
> I think that asking end-users what they think of various design
> elements, without describing the reasons for the interfaces and artwork
> being done in the particular way done and noting the feedback and
> comments would be good.
> 

true, this would incorporate user feedback directly into the design
process. keeping it real so to speak ;)


> For example take a 50 year old person who uses computers to remain in
> touch with his or her younger relatives via email and does online
> browsing work such as banking or reading. Asking them about:
> 
> * the artwork they like the most (icon set, metacity theme and so forth)
> and why
> * the way the menus are done and their contents
> * names for features and functions
> * colouration
> * accessibility
> 
> and so forth could be integrated here.
> 
> Of course, I suppose such ventures have probably already been
> undertaken, however I want to differ somewhat by suggesting asking them
> [the user] about the artwork is just as important as asking them about
> such issues as the accessibility.
> 

true. i saw a clip a while back that i think Novell put together to
document useability analysis sessions with people that had actually never touched
Linux at all. it was truly cringe-worthy at times, but only because it 
revealed the extent of what any Linux user takes for granted.

interestingly observing newbies often reveals alot of positive surprises. 
a member of my family that doesn't like computers at all found some peace 
with Ubuntu 6 months ago. when i asked her what she liked about it her 
first comment was "I like that I don't have to go to websites to install software".

package managment cherished by the n00b? shock horror ;)

julian

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