Our Research Applied
Intilecta has built up an extensive set of rules and policies, derived from an understanding of empirical cognitive behaviours, which govern the creation of Designware.
These rules accept that humans have inherent limitations and barriers when presented with various stimuli...understanding these and designing them 'in' to the daily lives of people unlocks the power of human thought, learning and insight...and ultimately behaviours.
Structuring data and information in simple and intuitive ways and locating that data in a structured taxonomy (i.e.: a hierarchy tree with a maximum depth of three) creates a reference point for the brain to navigate and find the same types of information quickly.
The result is less time spent searching. In large organizations with a myriad of systems, this can save significant time.
Further, Behavioural Intelligence promotes a role-based view of life inside an organization. Because Designware levers are selected for a specific role it becomes clear that it does not need hundreds of levers to effectively perform the role. In other words most roles in well organized companies have a defined and limited scope (modelled from the way people can deal with interconnectedness, scope, stimuli etc), rather than having access to everything. This approach to organizational structure ensures structured taxonomy remains the optimal way of facilitating the human learning cycle for enterprise structured assets.
There has been much literature published about the effect of colour on the brain and learning. For example, subdued colours are preferred to brighter colours for graphical visualizations in general because bright colours can divert the brain's attention away from the real meaning of the visualization.
Unfortunately these visualisation techniques are a distraction, and often completely counterintuitive as they obscure the data. As humans we find it quite difficult to quickly extract meaning and understand the information from visualisations that are presented in this way.
The leading information visualisation experts, such as Edward Tufte, Stephen Few, and William S. Cleveland, have spent the last several decades explaining how to design charts and graphs that communicate information accurately and effectively.
Unlike most other information visualisation vendors, Intilecta have listened to the experts. Instead of flashy dials, our designware consists of graphics that are carefully chosen and designed to communicate the information quickly and effectively.
Our Designware actively minimizes the number of clicks required to go through the Search>Analyse>Interpret stages of the human learning cycle as well as removing the need to scroll. Visualisations should be located in the same position on the page each and every time a user returns to the Designware lever, that way their visual tracking settles on the key parts quickly to extract meaning.
We also create Designware so that the user is not required to touch the keyboard. Again, this movement of hand and focus can detract from the meaning of the Designware stimuli.
Intilecta's Designware framework contains many more design rules and policies which assist in driving clarity during implementation.
These rules accept that humans have inherent limitations and barriers when presented with various stimuli...understanding these and designing them 'in' to the daily lives of people unlocks the power of human thought, learning and insight...and ultimately behaviours.
Taxonomy and Navigation for Structured Assets
Humans are inherently creatures of habit. Generally they prefer to look in the same place and find the same types of things (think of preparing for the evening meal by setting the table – it is easier to search and find things by looking in the same drawer for the cutlery for example, rather than searching the whole kitchen).Structuring data and information in simple and intuitive ways and locating that data in a structured taxonomy (i.e.: a hierarchy tree with a maximum depth of three) creates a reference point for the brain to navigate and find the same types of information quickly.
The result is less time spent searching. In large organizations with a myriad of systems, this can save significant time.
Further, Behavioural Intelligence promotes a role-based view of life inside an organization. Because Designware levers are selected for a specific role it becomes clear that it does not need hundreds of levers to effectively perform the role. In other words most roles in well organized companies have a defined and limited scope (modelled from the way people can deal with interconnectedness, scope, stimuli etc), rather than having access to everything. This approach to organizational structure ensures structured taxonomy remains the optimal way of facilitating the human learning cycle for enterprise structured assets.
Colour Standards
Presentation standards like colours have been found to assist the brain to process information.
There has been much literature published about the effect of colour on the brain and learning. For example, subdued colours are preferred to brighter colours for graphical visualizations in general because bright colours can divert the brain's attention away from the real meaning of the visualization.
Graphical Visualisations
Many vendors that produce software for graphical visualisation make heavy use of single-purpose graphic elements including dials, gauges, and traffic lights. Furthermore they often apply "realistic" lighting techniques, such as a reflective glare or a glazed look, in order to set themselves apart from their competitors.Unfortunately these visualisation techniques are a distraction, and often completely counterintuitive as they obscure the data. As humans we find it quite difficult to quickly extract meaning and understand the information from visualisations that are presented in this way.
The leading information visualisation experts, such as Edward Tufte, Stephen Few, and William S. Cleveland, have spent the last several decades explaining how to design charts and graphs that communicate information accurately and effectively.
Unlike most other information visualisation vendors, Intilecta have listened to the experts. Instead of flashy dials, our designware consists of graphics that are carefully chosen and designed to communicate the information quickly and effectively.
Mouse and Keyboard Standards
Navigation via the mouse is a commonly used standard in most software applications.Our Designware actively minimizes the number of clicks required to go through the Search>Analyse>Interpret stages of the human learning cycle as well as removing the need to scroll. Visualisations should be located in the same position on the page each and every time a user returns to the Designware lever, that way their visual tracking settles on the key parts quickly to extract meaning.
We also create Designware so that the user is not required to touch the keyboard. Again, this movement of hand and focus can detract from the meaning of the Designware stimuli.
Intilecta's Designware framework contains many more design rules and policies which assist in driving clarity during implementation.