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Topic & Structure of the lesson

Output Design Part 1
Systems design
User Interface design

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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lecture, YOU should
be able to :
Explain the differences between physical and
logical design.
Discuss the goals of systems design.
Discuss the aims of systems design
Identify the objectives of output design
List the guidelines in output design

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Key Terms you must be able to

use
If you have mastered this topic, you
should be able to use the following terms
correctly in your assignments and exams:
Logical Design
Physical Design
Human Computer Interface

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Three steps of the systems design

phase

Figure 11-1 : Three steps of systems design phase

Systems Analysis & Design (4th Edition) Shelly Cashman Series.
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Logical Design
logical or conceptual relationships among
the components of the IS
defines all
the outputs that must be produced by the
system
the inputs needed by the system
the processes that must be performed by the
system

is concerned with what the system must

accomplish
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Physical Design
a plan for the actual implementations of
the logical design of the system
describes the implementation of of all
components of the Information Systems
e.g. describes actual processes of
entering, verifying, and storing data; the
physical layout of data files; the sorting
procedures; the exact format of the
reports
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Difference between logical and

physical design
LOGICAL DESIGN

PHYSICAL DESIGN

is concerned with what is required is concerned with how the

requirements are satisfied
what data will be input to the

how the data is input

system
what processes must be

how is the data stored and

performed

processed

what information will be output

how the output is processed

what constraints must be met

how the constraints are met

is completed during the systems

is completed during the systems

analysis phase

design phase

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Quick Review Question

Whats the main difference between
logical design and physical design?

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Goals of Systems Design

To build a system that is
Effective do what it is supposed to do

must satisfy the defined requirements and

constraints
must be accepted by users who use it to
support the organizations business objectives
reliable last through errors

It is able to handle errors input errors,

processing errors, h/w failures, human
mistakes
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Goals of Systems Design

- Maintainable - modifiable

must be able to handle future modifications

OR it will be outdated and fail to meet
requirements

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Aims of Systems Design

Practicality easy to operate and maintain

Efficiency compatible, integrates well with subsystems, smooth interface

Cost Effective minimise cost

Flexibility easy to modify, allows integration with other hw and sw

Security secure data and prevent fraud, protect from accidents

Control managers should be in control to allow detection and correction of

errors

Accuracy valid data entered to ensure accurate decision-making

processors

Acceptability users should accept the design

Well-fitted fit the mode of operation of the organisation

Documentation well documented for future use

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User-interface design
HCI Human Computer Interaction
Relationship between computers and people
who use them to perform business-related
tasks
Includes all the communications and
instructions necessary to enter input to the
system and to obtain output in the form of
screen displays or printed reports

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User-centered design principles

1. Understand the underlying business functions design interface to help users perform their jobs
2. Maximize graphical effectiveness - well designed
GUI to learn the system rapidly and work
effectively with it.
3. Profile the systems users understand user
experience, knowledge and skills
accommodating novices and experts
4. Think like a user interface is driven by user
requirements
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User-centered design principles

5. Use prototyping make mock-up models to
obtain feedback
6. Design a comprehensive interface include
all functions required by the user
7. Continue the feedback process observe
the system and obtain feedback to improve the
system
8. Document the interface design for use by
programmers
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Follow Up Assignment
Which aims of the Systems Design are
related to Human Computer Interaction?

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Summary of Main Teaching Points

Output Design Part 1
Systems design
User Interface design

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Question and Answer Session

Q&A
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Next Session
Tutorial

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