Paolo Masci

Citation:

Masci P, Harrison MD, Campos JC.  2018.  Formal modelling as a component of user centred design. Workshop on Formal Methods for Interactive Systems (FMIS-2018), Springer LNCS, to appear, copy at www.tinyurl.com/ydazzccx

Abstract:

User centred design approaches typically focus understanding on context and producing sketch designs. These sketches are often non functional (e.g., paper) prototypes. They provide a means of exploring candidate design possibilities using techniques such as cooperative evaluation. This paper describes a further step in the process using formal analysis techniques. The sketch design of a device is enhanced into a specification that is then analysed using formal techniques, thus providing a systematic approach to checking plausibility and consistency during early design stages. Once analysed, a further prototype is constructed using an executable form of the specification, providing the next candidate for evaluation with potential users. The technique is illustrated through an example based on a pill dispenser.

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