[rayboyd]

I don't think some people are aware an entire discipline exists within Software Engineering called HCI [1]. Is the distinction made between graphic design and ui design? I'm not so sure. But this article stinks of ignorance as to what UI design really is.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-computer_interaction

[TheThinker]

Did my sentence "...and most software engineers don’t understand the value of true human factors engineering — in particular the cognitive psychology and human-computer interaction expertise that human factors engineers bring to user interface design" not show that I am aware of HCI?

[rayboyd]

Most software engineers do not need a deep understanding of Human Factors as a working tool, it is a broad term covering multiple disciplines and mediums - particularly focused on physical forms. HCI is focused on computer interaction; you are discussing user interface design.

[krakensden]

Citation needed. The only thing I've ever seen or heard of even /vaguely/ concerning cognitive psychology and user interfaces is bikeshedding about response time.

Usually it's just: some graphic design expertise, and WoW addict like dedication to smoothing out the details.