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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