Since most user research or often called UX research deals with software design, I am wondering where I can find information on methods (e.g., interviews, card sorting), tools (e.g., eye tracking), and best practices (e.g., A/B testing) especially in the area of hardware design.
Thank you very much for any advice,
Jonas
Dear Jonas,
from my point of view, there is not too much research regarding hardware design. We did most of our work on prosthetic design, which was partially inspired by this older work:
Article Application of quality function deployment in rehabilitation...
A good overview of our work can be found here:
Article A human-machine-centered design method for (powered) lower l...
Regarding upper limb prosthetics, the closest work that I know is this one:
Article Literature Review on Needs of Upper Limb Prosthesis Users
For sure, there are a lot of studies surveying user experience, but I guess you want the next step, which would be considering them in desing (systematically).
I hope that my reply and the links support your research.
Best
Philipp
Thank you so much Philipp, I will look into the provided references.
Thanks
Jonas
Dear Jonas,
a lot of "classics" in the field of UX/ Usability or Interaction Design are actually not tied to only software design. Most methods are applicable to hardware design, too, including all sorts of every day things (referring to the classical example "the design of everyday things" by Norman).
You might also want to look at DIN EN ISO 9241 specifically parts like 210, 110... whatever fits your needs.
The key point here "what fits your needs", "what is the problem" and "what is your goal".
A good book about general "HCI" research methods is for example:
Lazar, J., Feng, J. H., & Hochheiser, H. (2017). Research methods in human-computer interaction. Morgan Kaufmann.
All the best for your research!
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