Abstract
InterMod is an interactive application design methodology which proposes using user-centred models to define requirements, describe human-computer dialogue, and evaluate prototypes. In addition, it promotes the early integration of interface models with system functionality. Based on Intermediate Description Design (IDD), which retrieves the formal description of models, InterMod makes it possible to quickly produce incremental prototypes and automatically adapt the design according to the modifications prompted by the evaluations.
InterMod is composed of a series of phases. In this chapter we will discuss performance order, the formal models in each phase and the relationship between them. The T-InterMod tool helps designers in the development process according to the steps proposed by InterMod. This tool translates the models to XML.
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InterMod is the current evolution of the INTERGRAM methodology.
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Master Thesis: “User Centered design for a production company web site” in SEAL S.A. Company.
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Subject: Human–Computer Interaction, in Computers Science Degree. University of Basque Country.
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This work has been supported by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science, grant TIN2006-14968-C01; and by the University of the Basque Country UPV-EHU, grant EHU06/111.
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Losada, B., Urretavizcaya, M., Fernández-Castro, I. (2009). The InterMod Methodology: An Interface Engineering Process Linked with Software Engineering Stages. In: Macías, J., Granollers Saltiveri, A., Latorre, P. (eds) New Trends on Human–Computer Interaction. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-352-5_6
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