The development of a method to inform CMC design for visual communication

C. D. Chen, A. Woodcock, S. A.R. Scrivener

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Abstract

An essential characteristic of design communication is the need to talk about things (objects and concepts). This paper concerns the development of a practical method to assist the iterative development of computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems that support talk by designers working co-operatively over distance. Previous approaches to the study of CMC systems limit the extent to which the value of new media and mechanisms can be explored. We have developed an alternative method to exploring CMCs based on shifts between communication resources during design activity, based on Scrivener's (2000) postulate that users in a communication environment satisfy their communication purposes by selecting from the available resources those most appropriate for their communication purpose. Such shifts reveal insights into the relative strengths and weaknesses of the communication channels. The paper outlines the rationale behind shift analysis, provides examples of the analysis and concludes by reviewing the steps needed to use this method in iterative CMC development.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 7th International Conference on Information Visualization
Subtitle of host publicationAn International Conference on Computer Visualization and Graphics Applications, IV 2003
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages421-426
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)0769519881
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003
Event7th International Conference on Information Visualization, IV 2003 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 16 Jul 200318 Jul 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Information Visualisation
Volume2003-January
ISSN (Print)1093-9547

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Information Visualization, IV 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period16/07/0318/07/03

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

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