User's issues in crossmedia applications

ABSTRACT

Technology allows users to interact with a wide variety of information and services. However, more and more users need to integrate complementary content to previously accessed information. Crossmedia applications combine different information pieces, which are stored in different media, as a continuous story. Our study selects the particular case of combining printed material and internet resources for the purpose of delivering complementary information to users. Our investigation conducts a workshop with users composed of a scenario-driven interview and a talk-aloud protocol. This experiment reveals the behavior and difficulties of users when they are combining digital and non-digital media to gather complementary information. In addition, some recommendation is suggested focused on the improvement of the user's experience in crossmedia application that should be considered by designers.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Evaluation/methodology

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Interaction styles (e.g., commands, menus, forms, direct manipulation); User-centered design

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors

Keywords:
crossmedia application, digital medium, non-digital medium, scenario-driven interview, think-aloud protocol, user's behavior