Abstract
Computational critiquing mechanisms support designers in refining a partial design solution in an alternating cycle of reflection and action. This paper argues that critiquing mechanisms can support designers not only in refining a partial solution, but also in gaining a better understanding of the problem. We further argue that different types of critiquing are possible, ranging from conventional rule-based messages to an implicit type of critiquing based on the notion of "representational talkback" - representations that can reveal to the user otherwise implicit features of a design. We support these claims with user studies of three types of design support systems: KID, IAM-EMMA, and ART.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 457-468 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Knowledge-Based Systems |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 7-8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 Dec |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Computational critiquing
- Design support for reflection
- Representational talkback
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Software
- Information Systems and Management
- Artificial Intelligence