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A Semiotic Approach to the Design of Non-speech Sounds

Graham McallisterWai YuEmma MurphyAntti Pirhonen

subject

User assistanceHuman–computer interactionComputer scienceSound designSpeech recognitionAuditory displaySemioticsUser interfaceSpeech processingEngineering design processField (computer science)

description

In the field of auditory display there is currently a lack of theoretical support for the design of non-speech sounds as elements of a user interface. Sound design methods are often based on ad hoc choices or the personal preferences of the designer. A method is proposed in this paper based on a semiotic approach to the design of non-speech sounds. In this approach, the design process is conceptualised by referring to structural semiotics, acknowledging the unique qualities of non-speech sounds, as a mode of conveying information. This method is based on a rich use scenario presented to a design panel. A case study where the design method has been applied is presented and evaluated. Finally recommendations for a practical design method are presented supported by this empirical investigation.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2006-01-01
https://doi.org/10.1007/11821731_12