Nonspeech sound design for a hierarchical information system

Authors:
Rafa Absar;Catherine Guastavino
Affiliations:
School of Information Studies, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Music Media and Technology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada;School of Information Studies, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Music Media and Technology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
Venue:
HCD'11 Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on Human centered design
Year:
2011

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Abstract

This research describes a human-centered design methodology for creating nonspeech sounds to enhance navigation in a visual user interface. This paper describes how the sound design methodology proposed in [10][11] was extended to sonify a novel 3D-visualized information system for sighted users navigating a hierarchical structure. The method ensures that the sounds designed are not based on personal or ad hoc choices, and instead exploits the creativity of a user group as an application of participatory design in sound. Recommendations are derived from this case study on how to design auditory cues for familiar or novel user interfaces to convey structural information in an informative and intuitive way.