Is interface metaphor design linked with User Centric Design (UCD) activity?
Of course! It is an important task during UCD activity to identify the mental models of users and address those mental models through interface metaphors. There is a special process for identification, selection, pre-facto analysis and evaluation of interface metaphors. However, it must be remembered that we are not trying to sell metaphors as a solution to all interface design problems. The point is that whether you intend or not they are part of every human communication. It is important to notice them so that you can shape them, size them or eliminate them if required. Metaphors are like bedbugs! It is important to notice them if they are part of your bed. Not knowing them or notunderstanding them is a matter of concern or you sleep with them anyway 🙂 Q3. Do interface metaphors get represented as icons only? Interface metaphors or metaphors in our context of application, get represented in multiple ways not limiting to icons alone. They are reflected in product ideas, process desi
