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Sabina Bonnici (2003).
Which Channel Is That On? A Design Model for Electronic Programme Guides.
Proceedings of the 1st European Conference on Interactive Television: from Viewers to Actors? pp.49--57.
http://www.brighton.ac.uk/interactive/euroitv/euroitv03/Papers/Paper6.pdf
Abstract
The approach of this paper was to explore the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) not as a stand-alone application but as a tool that is used in the context of watching television. Current EPGs appear to be based on style guides that propose sound guidelines for display, but do not take into consideration viewer interaction and interface issues. To address these problems, a design model for an EPG interface has been developed as a framework for designers to understand and produce EPGs with these issues in mind. The design model is based on television viewing strategies that people employ, in an attempt to increase the usability of the application. The model takes the form of a step-by-step guide. This is done in the context of three viewing levels identified in previous research. For an EPG to be successful it is recommended that it should be integrated into the viewing experience and not designed as a separate interface.
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