Boxes And Arrows : The Design Behind the Design

Hi Afshan, It is interesting to know what you can tell us. GOMS is an obsolete method today. But i'm sure with testing added to this methodology, we would all want to seek more from your article.

The should be some way to undo a vote. I clicked on the offensive option by mistake. Ignore that Afshan. Looking forward to read your article. Cheers! Manish

I would actually like to see more information about your core premise before I vote on this. You may have no substance ;) I am surprised to see 40 votes on this...

My idea stresses on how this methodology has evolved- elaborating on how this method was used, is used and should be used. Ah yes, I also want to address your concerns about GOMS that should be used as a testing methodology. To date, GOMS has been used as an evaluative technique. Soon, it will also be used as a testing methodology. As we combine testing with evaluations, we see how useful this methodology can be in an organization. To date, the analyst conducts the evaluative procedure. Taking this forward, this procedure should include the analyst and the user, bringing about effective results. Applying this model during testing has several payoff’s which ultimately contributes to the usability of a product. In a controlled setting, users perform tasks, using a prototype of the product being developed. The users’ performance is analyzed, noting the difficulties faced during the performance of a task. For example, the clicks, the fumbles, the pleasant surprises along the way could be quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. Accordingly, the design is revised, keeping in mind the results of the testing procedure, using the GOMS model. Tests are frequently repeated during this cycle until the usability goals have been achieved. Donna, does my premise seem clear to you now? 