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Control and Feedback
When designing an interactive experience, you will be faced with
how much control to put in the user's hands. Include
feedback on actions users take so they are aware
of the control they exercise.
Ask yourself these two simple questions:
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How much control does the user have over the
outcome, the rate, sequence, or type of action?
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How much feedback exists in the interface?
Typically, experiences with high interactivity offer high levels
of feedback and, at least, some control.
Examples: Simon Says. This childrens' game depends
directly on the players' involvement and choices they make when
responding to the directions given by the game host.
Television is interactive if you consider the ability to change
channels and effect the volume, picture etc. It offers no control
or interaction when it comes to programs since the experience continues
whether anyone is watching or not.
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