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Table 8 Problematic elements in the Mockup DUE tool and a possible solution to minimize their effects

From: Using an empirical study to evaluate the feasibility of a new usability inspection technique for paper based prototypes of web applications

Element

Problem

Solution

Mapping Stage – Mockup List: Edit Button.

The name of the button suggests that the user will edit the mockup, while he will only edit the interaction.

Change the name of the button to: “Edit Mapping”.

Mapping Stage – Whole Interface.

There is no indication where the user is.

Add system’s state information.

Detection Stage – Notes.

The user can only see the note he added after waiting for the hint to appear.

Show the note’s text if the user clicks the note icon.

Whole Interface.

There is no information about the execution process of the activities in the tool.

Provide a help menu or hints that describe which activities must be performed and how.