It turned out he was wearing it upside-down.

Learnability might be a weak point, because, as the interviewee recalled once, his elderly father tried the Fitbit for the first time and was confused on why he didn’t get any sleep results in the morning. The only concern he had was that “sometimes the app is slow to sync up” but said that the error was usually resolved soon.

Errors are considered because the device has been simplified to the point that it’s difficult to make an error in usage. He also said there is efficiency because, “once the technology is learned, it is quick to use and to figure out”. Pumford agreed there is memorability because coming back to the Fitbit after a period of unuse is self-explanatory. What user-centered design principles and methods did the designer utilize?Īfter interviewing a user of the Fitbit, Ken Pumford, it appears Amit used several usability quality components (MEELS) in his Fitbit design. The product’s design not only considered the needs of a general user, but it also recognizes the uniqueness of individuals and offered options for different needs. There are many customizations available, based on the buyer’s budget, desired features, applications wanted, and personal goals. The device tracks activity, exercise, food weight, and sleep in the wearer “to help you find your fit, stay motivated, and see how small steps make a big impact”. Describe a project in which they practiced user-centered designĪ design project in which Amit practiced user-centered design was his work on the extremely successful Fitbit fitness tracker.

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